Alcock's boafish
📖 Overview
Alcock's boafish (Stomias nebulosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 640 and 730 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 26. Body iridescent silver in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alcock's boafish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 640 - 730 m . Deep-water South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Alcock's boafish · Ddusky boafish |
| 🌍CES | světlonoš temný |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yoroihoshieso · ヨロイホシエソ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-nebuloso |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Темная стомия |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 巨口魚 · 星雲巨口魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 41 records indexed .
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