Atlantic sailor lightfish
📖 Overview
Atlantic sailor lightfish (Polymetme thaeocoryla) is a ray-finned fish of the family Yarrellidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 213 and 1400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 30 - 34; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. Pyloric caeca 7-8; photophores above anal fin 17-19 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic sailor lightfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 213 - 1400 m . Deep-water east 4°S, also found on the Meteor and Josephine seamounts and off the Canary Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Atlantic sailor lightfish · Bright lightfish · Renamed Lightfish |
| 🌍CES | světelník atlantský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | atlantinlyhtykala |
| 🇫🇷French | cyclothone matelot atlantique · Luisant grand feu |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | luciérnaga musculosa |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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