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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Careproctus Scaphopterus

Careproctus scaphopterus Andriashev & Stein, 1998
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
2886–3623 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100

📖 Overview

Careproctus Scaphopterus (Careproctus scaphopterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 2886 and 3623 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Careproctus scaphopterus
Authority
Andriashev & Stein, 1998
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Depth Range
2886–3623 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Careproctus Scaphopterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Careproctus Scaphopterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Careproctus Scaphopterus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Careproctus Scaphopterus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2886 - 3623 m . Deep-water South Orkney Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Andriashev & Stein, 1998

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES terčovník ploutvatý

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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