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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Fragile grenadier

Asthenomacrurus fragilis Garman, 1899
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
1330–3336 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Fragile grenadier (Asthenomacrurus fragilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 1330 and 3336 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Asthenomacrurus fragilis
Authority
Garman, 1899
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
20 cm
Depth Range
1330–3336 m
Latitude
1°S – 5°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fragile grenadier is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fragile grenadier is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Fragile grenadier is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Fragile grenadier is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1330 - 3336 m . Deep-water; 5°N - 1°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
5°N – 1°S
Described By
Garman, 1899

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hlavoun křehký

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Macrurus fragilis Garman 1899 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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