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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Coelorinchus Quadricristatus

Coelorinchus quadricristatus Alcock, 1891
Max Length
52 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
344–741 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Coelorinchus Quadricristatus (Coelorinchus quadricristatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 52 cm. It occurs at depths between 344 and 741 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Coelorinchus quadricristatus
Authority
Alcock, 1891
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
52 cm
Depth Range
344–741 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Ray-finned fishes
Actinopterygii
Order
Cods and allies
Gadiformes
Family
Macrouridae
Macrouridae
Genus
Coelorinchus
Coelorinchus
Species
Coelorinchus Quadricristatus
Coelorinchus quadricristatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coelorinchus Quadricristatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coelorinchus Quadricristatus 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; benthopelagic; depth range 344 - 741 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives and Andaman Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00257 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
52cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Alcock, 1891

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Caelorinchus quadricristatus Alcock 1891 Synonym
Coelorhynchus quadricristatus Alcock 1891 Synonym
Macrurus quadricristatus Alcock 1891 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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