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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Antigonia Undulata

Antigonia undulata Parin & Borodulina, 2005
Max Length
9.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
185–438 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Antigonia Undulata (Antigonia undulata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Antigoniidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 185 and 438 metres. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Antigonia undulata
Authority
Parin & Borodulina, 2005
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
9.8 cm
Depth Range
185–438 m
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 29; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26. : short and / or deep; Cross section: angular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Antigonia Undulata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Antigonia Undulata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Antigonia Undulata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 185 - 438 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Nazareth Bank, off Farquhar, NW Madagascar, Kenya and Mozambique.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02188 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
9.8cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
28
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Parin & Borodulina, 2005

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