Tailspot barracudina
📖 Overview
Tailspot barracudina (Stemonosudis elegans) 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 5.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 330 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 35 - 38. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tailspot barracudina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tailspot barracudina is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tailspot barracudina is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 18 - 330 m . Deep-water; 2°N - 49°S, 19°E - 179°E South Africa, Indonesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Elegant Pike Smelt · Tailspot Barracudina |
| 🌍CES | barakudina nádherná |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Oguronamehadaka · オグロナメハダカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Изящный стемоносудис |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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