Spectrunculus Stenostio
📖 Overview
Spectrunculus Stenostio (Spectrunculus stenostio) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophidiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 97.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 1694 and 3050 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 137 - 148; Anal soft rays: 102 - 112; Vertebrae: 80 - 88. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal-fin rays 137-148; anal-fin rays 102-112; total vertebrae 80-88; pre-anal length 47-55%inSL; pelvic- to anal-fin origin 34-44% in SL; orbit length 9.9-12 in % HL; otolith ostium width 15-21 in % sulcus length and 19-29 in % ostium length; and maximum size to 110 cm SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spectrunculus Stenostio is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spectrunculus Stenostio is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spectrunculus Stenostio is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1694 - 3050 m . Temperate Northeast Atlantic: Portugal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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