Black dragonfish (Idiacanthus atlanticus)

Scientific name: Idiacanthus atlanticus Brauer, 1906

Black dragonfish (Idiacanthus atlanticus)

The Black dragonfish (Idiacanthus atlanticus) is a marine fish of the family Stomiidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 55-63; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 37 - 42. Pelvic fins with 6 rays (females), absent in males.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Idiacanthus atlanticus
Family
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes)
Order
Stomiiformes (Lightfishes and Dragonfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
53.0
Depth range
1239–2000 m (4065–6562 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1239 - 2000 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Subtropical to temperate waters in the southern hemisphere, probably limited by the subtropical convergence. Incidentally found in sub-Antarctic waters of the Southern Ocean.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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