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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Spongy rat tail

Bathygadus spongiceps Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920
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Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
892–1463 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
—
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Spongy rat tail is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Bathygadus spongiceps
Authority
Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
27 cm
Depth Range
892–1463 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spongy rat tail is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spongy rat tail is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spongy rat tail is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spongy rat tail is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 892 - 1463 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00372 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
27cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920

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