Broomfin dragonfish
📖 Overview
Broomfin dragonfish (Thysanactis dentex), first described by Regan & Trewavas, 1930 is a medium-sized fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 1000 metres. 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Body slender. Chin barbel as long as head, pigmented with white spots. Tip of barbel white, small spindle-shaped bulb, minute and rounded terminal body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broomfin dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 18°N - 30°S, 62°W - 150°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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