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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Apristurus Fedorovi

Apristurus fedorovi Dolganov, 1983
Max Length
68.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4
Depth
100–1500 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Apristurus Fedorovi (Apristurus fedorovi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pentanchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 68.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apristurus fedorovi
Authority
Dolganov, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
68.3 cm
Depth Range
100–1500 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apristurus Fedorovi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apristurus Fedorovi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Apristurus Fedorovi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 1500 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Tohoku Slope, Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
68.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Dolganov, 1983

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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