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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Bigeye poacher

Bathyagonus pentacanthus Gilbert, 1890
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
110–910 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bigeye poacher is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Bathyagonus pentacanthus
Authority
Gilbert, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
23 cm
Depth Range
110–910 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Dorsal fins moderately developed and placed fairly close together; caudal rounded; anal originating below interspace between dorsal fin, closer to first; lower 4 or 5 rays of pectorals greatly exserted and thickened; pelvic fins reduced . Olive brown on dorsal surface, paler below; 5 or 6 dark brown saddle-like markings on back and sides; dark brown to dusky on dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins; pelvic and anal fins pale .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bigeye poacher is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bigeye poacher is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bigeye poacher is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 110 - 910 m . Subtropical; 61°N - 31°N, 165°W - 115°W North Pacific: Gulf of Alaska to southern California, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
23cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1890

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