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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Andriashevia Natsushimae

Andriashevia natsushimae Miwa, Kubota, Taru & Okada, 2009
Max Length
11.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
855–855 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Andriashevia Natsushimae (Andriashevia natsushimae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 855 and 855 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Andriashevia natsushimae
Authority
Miwa, Kubota, Taru & Okada, 2009
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
11.6 cm
Depth Range
855–855 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 101; Anal soft rays: 88; Vertebrae: 110. Pectoral fin absent. Pelvic fin absent. Fused right and left gill membranes fused, forming dermal fold across isthmus; dorsal fin without notch near its tail end; eyes located close to each other; convex interorbital space; no palatine teeth.Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Andriashevia Natsushimae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Andriashevia Natsushimae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Andriashevia Natsushimae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 855 - 855 m . Deep-water; 36°N - 34°N, 138°E - 140°E Northwest Pacific: Japan, Sagami Bay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00112 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
11.6cm
Dorsal Rays
101
Anal Rays
88
Vertebrae
110

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Miwa, Kubota, Taru & Okada, 2009

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