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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Diaphus Suborbitalis

Diaphus suborbitalis Weber, 1913
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
387–1537 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Diaphus Suborbitalis (Diaphus suborbitalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Myctophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 387 and 1537 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Diaphus suborbitalis
Authority
Weber, 1913
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.3 cm
Depth Range
387–1537 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Myctophiformes
Myctophiformes
Family
Myctophidae
Myctophidae
Genus
Diaphus
Diaphus
Species
Diaphus Suborbitalis
Diaphus suborbitalis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Diaphus Suborbitalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diaphus Suborbitalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Diaphus Suborbitalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Diaphus Suborbitalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 387 - 1537 m . Deep-water West Pacific: widely distributed in the region.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Weber, 1913

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Diaphus glandulifer Gilbert 1913 Synonym
Diaphus streetsi Fowler 1934 Synonym
Diaphus suborbitalisn Weber 1913 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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