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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Antipodocottus Mesembrinus

Antipodocottus mesembrinus Fricke & Brunken, 1983
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Antipodocottus Mesembrinus (Antipodocottus mesembrinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Antipodocottus mesembrinus
Authority
Fricke & Brunken, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
5.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Antipodocottus Mesembrinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Antipodocottus Mesembrinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 352 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Fricke & Brunken, 1983

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Stlengis mesembrinus Fricke & Brunken 1983 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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