Rhynchactis Macrothrix
📖 Overview
Rhynchactis Macrothrix (Rhynchactis macrothrix), first described by Bertelsen & Pietsch, 1998 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gigantactinidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 15.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 300 to 2000 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 4; Anal soft rays: 3. Length of illicium 109-144% SL, distal tip bearing 3-4 small unpigmented filaments, some with tiny distal swelling; distal 28-57% illicial length bearing series of 11-20 secondary filaments, five longest filaments measuring 6-15%SL; each secondary filament with 1-2 unpigmented terminal filaments, some with tiny distal swelling; large specimens (110-113 mm) with secondary filaments darkly pigmented to base of terminal filaments, divided on each side by a narrow, well-defined longitudinal transparent band .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhynchactis Macrothrix is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 300 - 2000 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hrotoústka vláskatá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-diabo-chicote-cabeçudo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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