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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Bothrocara Elongatum

Bothrocara elongatum Garman, 1899
Max Length
51.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
70.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Bothrocara Elongatum (Bothrocara elongatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 51.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Bothrocara elongatum
Authority
Garman, 1899
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
51.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
70.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bothrocara Elongatum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bothrocara Elongatum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bothrocara Elongatum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bothrocara Elongatum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1271 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Gulf of Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00282 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
51.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
70.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Garman, 1899

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bothrocaropsis elongata Garman 1899 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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