Celebes monkfish
📖 Overview
Celebes monkfish (Sladenia remiger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lophiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. It occurs at depths between 780 and 1540 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Celebes monkfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Celebes monkfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Celebes monkfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 780 - 1540 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: known from a single specimen collected in the Gulf of Tomini in the Celebes.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Celebes monkfish · Speckled Goosefish |
| 🌍CES | ďas celebeský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tamboril-do-sul |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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