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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Dark-mouth chimaera

Chimaera buccanigella Clerkin, Ebert & Kemper, 2017
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Max Length
86.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
495–960 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Dark-mouth chimaera (Chimaera buccanigella) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chimaeridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 86.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 495 and 960 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chimaera buccanigella
Authority
Clerkin, Ebert & Kemper, 2017
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
86.1 cm
Depth Range
495–960 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dark-mouth chimaera is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dark-mouth chimaera is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 495 - 960 m . Tropical Southwest Indian Ocean Ridge.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00331 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
86.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
58.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Clerkin, Ebert & Kemper, 2017

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