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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Diaphus Vanhoeffeni

Diaphus vanhoeffeni Brauer, 1906
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
40–750 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

High-oceanic, mesopelagic species. Found at 275-750 m during the day and at 40-125 m during the night. Sexually mature from about 2.7 cm .

Scientific Name
Diaphus vanhoeffeni
Authority
Brauer, 1906
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.2 cm
Depth Range
40–750 m
Latitude
35°S – 20°N
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Migration
Oceanodromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Diaphus Vanhoeffeni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diaphus Vanhoeffeni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Diaphus Vanhoeffeni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Diaphus Vanhoeffeni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range 40 - 750 m . Subtropical; 20°N - 35°S, 58°W - Endemic to the Atlantic.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Migration
Oceanodromous
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
20°N – 35°S
Described By
Brauer, 1906

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