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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Ariosoma Bauchotae

Ariosoma bauchotae Karrer, 1983
Max Length
36.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Ariosoma Bauchotae (Ariosoma bauchotae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ariosoma bauchotae
Authority
Karrer, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
36.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ariosoma Bauchotae 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; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 314 m . Deep-water northwest of Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00107 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
36.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Karrer, 1983

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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