Brown slender barracudina
📖 Overview
Brown slender barracudina (Stemonosudis adenensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralepididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 35. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: body brown with dorsum slightly darker, black patches absent; nostrils slightly before vertical through posterior end of maxilla; anus above tip of appressed pelvic fin; lateral-line scales: PVLL 39, PDLL 48, PALL 59, TLL 81; vertebrae: PVV 38, PHV 42, PDV 46, PAV 59, CV 53, and TV 95; and total gill rakers 68. .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown slender barracudina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 375 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Somalia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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