Austral lightfish
📖 Overview
Austral lightfish (Woodsia meyerwaardeni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Phosichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. More or less blackish in color; operculum coppery . Dorsal adipose fin present.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Austral lightfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1100 m . Deep-water South Atlantic: probably reaches southern Africa, nearest is 37°08'S, 5°23'E.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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