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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Careproctus Crozetensis

Careproctus crozetensis Duhamel & King, 2007
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Careproctus Crozetensis (Careproctus crozetensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Careproctus crozetensis
Authority
Duhamel & King, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 55; Anal soft rays: 47; Vertebrae: 60. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Careproctus Crozetensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Careproctus Crozetensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Careproctus Crozetensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 4290 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Crozet Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
10cm
Dorsal Rays
55
Anal Rays
47
Vertebrae
60

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Duhamel & King, 2007

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