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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

ノドグロオキカジカ

Artediellus fuscimentus Nelson, 1986
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
120–300 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

ノドグロオキカジカ (Artediellus fuscimentus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It occurs at depths between 120 and 300 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Artediellus fuscimentus
Authority
Nelson, 1986
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6 cm
Depth Range
120–300 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Ray-finned fishes
Actinopterygii
Order
Perch-like fishes
Perciformes
Family
Cottidae
Cottidae
Genus
Artediellus
Artediellus
Species
ノドグロオキカジカ
Artediellus fuscimentus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for ノドグロオキカジカ is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for ノドグロオキカジカ is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for ノドグロオキカジカ is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 120 - 300 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
6cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Nelson, 1986

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES vranka hnědavá
🇯🇵Japanese Nodogurokikajika · ノドグロオキカジカ

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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