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Longfin cigarfish

Cubiceps paradoxus Butler, 1979
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Max Length
127 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
165–400 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Longfin cigarfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cubiceps paradoxus
Authority
Butler, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
127 cm
Depth Range
165–400 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longfin cigarfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longfin cigarfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longfin cigarfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 165 - 400 m . Tropical Central Pacific: USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
127cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
24
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
22

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
59.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Butler, 1979

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