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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Careproctus Barbatulus

Careproctus barbatulus Kai, Matsuzaki & Mori, 2024
Max Length
22.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
500–825 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Careproctus Barbatulus (Careproctus barbatulus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 500 and 825 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Careproctus barbatulus
Authority
Kai, Matsuzaki & Mori, 2024
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
22.1 cm
Depth Range
500–825 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 50 - 53; Anal soft rays: 45 - 48; Vertebrae: 55 - 58. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 55-58; D 50-53; A 45-48; pectoral-fin rays 27-34; pectoral fin with shallow notch, lower lobe short, extending slightly posterior to anus; pelvic disk rounded and greatly reduced; cephalic pores 2-6-7-2, chin pores paired in separate pits; gill slit moderately large, extending ventrally to pectoral-fin rays 4-10; teeth simple or slightly shouldered; anus located below mid-orbit; peritoneum and stomach black .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Careproctus Barbatulus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Careproctus Barbatulus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Careproctus Barbatulus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 500 - 825 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
22.1cm
Dorsal Rays
52
Anal Rays
47
Vertebrae
57

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kai, Matsuzaki & Mori, 2024

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