Stomias Lampropeltis
📖 Overview
Stomias Lampropeltis (Stomias lampropeltis), first described by Gibbs, 1969 is a medium-sized fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 29.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Stomias Lampropeltis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stomias Lampropeltis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic. Deep-water; 22°N - 18°S known only from Mauritania to Namibia, within 500 miles of the coast.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stomias colubrinus orientalis | Blache | 1963 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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