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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Ariosoma Opistophthalmum

Ariosoma opistophthalmum Ranzani, 1839
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Max Length
27.2 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
110–600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Ariosoma Opistophthalmum is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ariosoma opistophthalmum
Authority
Ranzani, 1839
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
27.2 cm
Depth Range
110–600 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ariosoma Opistophthalmum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ariosoma Opistophthalmum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ariosoma Opistophthalmum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory ; depth range 110 - 600 m . Deep-water; 10°S - 30°S, 50°W - 35°W Southwest Atlantic: Brazil, from Bahia to Saõ Paulo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00107 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
27.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Ranzani, 1839

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