Stomias Ferox
📖 Overview
A mesopelagic species that lives deeper than 500 m during daylight and migrates to the upper 200 m at night. Observed by submersibles to position themselves horizontally in the water column with pelvic and pectoral fins spread wide, with barbel pointing forward. A predatory fish presumed to lie-and-wait and capable of quick bursts of speed . Feeds on midwater fishes and crustaceans . Oviparous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 21; Anal soft rays: 19 - 23; Vertebrae: 77 - 83. Body slender. Six rows of pigmented areas dorsal to lateral photophores. Photophores in ventral row separate, small teeth on each side of the symphysis. Black to dark brown, sides iridescent .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stomias Ferox is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Stomias Ferox is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Stomias Ferox is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 20 - 800 m , usually 500 - ? m . Deep-water; 65°N - North Atlantic: north of 30°N.
🌿 Ecology
midwater fishes and crustaceans (Ref
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
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