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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Coryphaenoides Microstomus

Coryphaenoides microstomus McMillan, 1999
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
1549–1723 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Coryphaenoides Microstomus (Coryphaenoides microstomus) 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 22 cm. It occurs at depths between 1549 and 1723 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Coryphaenoides microstomus
Authority
McMillan, 1999
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
22 cm
Depth Range
1549–1723 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coryphaenoides Microstomus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coryphaenoides Microstomus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coryphaenoides Microstomus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Coryphaenoides Microstomus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1549 - 1723 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: North Chatham Rise, New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
McMillan, 1999

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hlavoun maloústý

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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