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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Ataxolepis Apus

Ataxolepis apus Myers & Freihofer, 1966
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Ataxolepis Apus (Ataxolepis apus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cetomimidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ataxolepis apus
Authority
Myers & Freihofer, 1966
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ataxolepis Apus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ataxolepis Apus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ataxolepis Apus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ataxolepis Apus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1464 - ? m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia and east of Wake Island (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers & Freihofer, 1966

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES velkonos indonéský
🇷🇺Russian Типовой атаксолепес

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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