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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Michael Sars smooth-head

Bathytroctes michaelsarsi Koefoed, 1927
Max Length
37 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
2010–5057 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Michael Sars smooth-head is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Bathytroctes michaelsarsi
Authority
Koefoed, 1927
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37 cm
Depth Range
2010–5057 m
Latitude
9°S – 53°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Michael Sars smooth-head is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Michael Sars smooth-head is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Michael Sars smooth-head is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 2010 - 5057 m . Deep-water; 53°N - 9°S southwest of Ireland and off Portugal; Cameroon south to Angola (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00339 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
37cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
53°N – 9°S
Described By
Koefoed, 1927

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bellocia michaelsarsi Koefoed 1927 Synonym
Nomoctes michaelsarsi Koefoed 1927 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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