Rhynchactis Leptonema
📖 Overview
Rhynchactis Leptonema (Rhynchactis leptonema), first described by Regan, 1925 is a small fish in the family Gigantactinidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 14.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 300 to 600 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 4. Length of illicium 143-158% SL; secondary illicial filaments absent .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhynchactis Leptonema is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 300 - 600 m . Deep-water known in the Indian and Pacific Ocean).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hrotoústka nitkovitá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-diabo-chicote-indiano |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Кнуторылый удильщик |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 吻巨棘角鮟鱇 · 深海鮟鱇 · 細絲吻巨棘鮟鱇 · 細絲吻長角鮟鱇 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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