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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Coelorinchus Spilonotus

Coelorinchus spilonotus Sazonov & Iwamoto, 1992
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
330–600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Coelorinchus Spilonotus (Coelorinchus spilonotus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 330 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator.

Scientific Name
Coelorinchus spilonotus
Authority
Sazonov & Iwamoto, 1992
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
20 cm
Depth Range
330–600 m
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coelorinchus Spilonotus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coelorinchus Spilonotus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coelorinchus Spilonotus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Coelorinchus Spilonotus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 330 - 600 m . Deep-water known only from Sala y Gomez Ridge and the Hawaiian Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4.5±0.37

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00257 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Sazonov & Iwamoto, 1992

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hlavoun skvrněný

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Caelorinchus spilonotus Sazonov & Iwamoto 1992 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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