Yarrella blackfordi

Yarrella blackfordi Goode and Bean, 1896 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Phosichthyidae (order Stomiiformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Yarrella blackfordi Goode and Bean, 1896 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Stomiiformes, Yarrella blackfordi exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Phosichthyidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Phosichthyidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.