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Bigbarb dragonfish (Eustomias macronema) fish species information

Scientific Name
Eustomias macronema

Common Name
Bigbarb dragonfish

Biology
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154).

Classification

Classified By
Regan & Trewavas, 1930
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Lightfishes and Dragonfishes (Stomiiformes)
Family
Barbeled dragonfishes (Stomiidae)

Distribution

Region
Atlantic Ocean
Distribution
Atlantic Ocean: roughly between 35?-20?N; near 30?W between 20?-25?S. Also known from the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Range
35°S - 49°S, 54°W - 154°W

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic
Trophic Level
4.32 s.e. 0.78 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
17.2 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of potential interest
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated