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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Careproctus Pycnosoma

Careproctus pycnosoma Gilbert & Burke, 1912
Max Length
7.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
75–700 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Careproctus Pycnosoma (Careproctus pycnosoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 75 and 700 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Careproctus pycnosoma
Authority
Gilbert & Burke, 1912
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.9 cm
Depth Range
75–700 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 42 - 45; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 36 - 39; Vertebrae: 46 - 49. Pectoral fin slightly notched; ends of dorsal and anal fins forming notches on caudal fin; caudal fin rounded, stout, and broad . Uniformly red .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Careproctus Pycnosoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Careproctus Pycnosoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Careproctus Pycnosoma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 75 - 700 m . Deep-water North Pacific: off Simushir Island (Kuril Islands) and off Umnak Island (Alaska) in the Bering Sea.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
7.9cm
Dorsal Rays
44
Anal Rays
38
Vertebrae
48

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Gilbert & Burke, 1912

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