Scopelarchus Stephensi
📖 Overview
Scopelarchus Stephensi (Scopelarchus stephensi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scopelarchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. Pigment on pectoral fin limited to a narrow patch of melanophores between 2nd and 6th or 7th pectoral rays on medial third of length of fin; appressed pectoral reaching to pelvic insertion but not to anus; caudal fin depth 7.9-9.2 SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scopelarchus Stephensi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scopelarchus Stephensi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scopelarchus Stephensi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 25°N Northwest Pacific: 27°56.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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