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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Diaphus Schmidti

Diaphus schmidti Tåning, 1932
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Max Length
5.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
100–1400 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Diaphus Schmidti is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Diaphus schmidti
Authority
Tåning, 1932
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.3 cm
Depth Range
100–1400 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Myctophiformes
Myctophiformes
Family
Myctophidae
Myctophidae
Genus
Diaphus
Diaphus
Species
Diaphus Schmidti
Diaphus schmidti

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Diaphus Schmidti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diaphus Schmidti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Diaphus Schmidti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Diaphus Schmidti is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 100 - 1400 m . Subtropical; 46°N - 18°N, 119°E - 153°W Widespread in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.2±0.37

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tåning, 1932

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 37 records indexed .

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