Multi-blotch barracudina
📖 Overview
Multi-blotch barracudina (Stemonosudis multifasciata) 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 28.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 329 and 332 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 32 - 35; Vertebrae: 93 - 95. This species of the S. rothschildi species complex is distinguished by the following characters: dorsum with 16 saddles, 10 before dorsal-fin origin (DFO); caudal vertebrae 49-51, total vertebrae 93-95; vertebrae between pelvic-fin origin and DFO 8-11; DFO is relatively forward in position, predorsal length 71.8-73.6% SL, horizontal distance between origins of pelvic and dorsal fins (V-D) 52.3-63.0% horizontal distance between origins of pelvic and anal fins (V-A); upper jaw 41.8-43.8% HL, lower jaw 55.8–62.5% .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Multi-blotch barracudina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 329 - 332 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Arafura Sea and Andaman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Multi-blotch barracudina ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.