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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Dolichopteryx Pseudolongipes

Dolichopteryx pseudolongipes Fukui, Kitagawa & Parin, 2008
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
0–400 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Dolichopteryx Pseudolongipes (Dolichopteryx pseudolongipes) is a ray-finned fish of the family Opisthoproctidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Dolichopteryx pseudolongipes
Authority
Fukui, Kitagawa & Parin, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8 cm
Depth Range
0–400 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 43 - 45. This species has small and tubular eyes (2.7-3.9% SL in diameter); with adipose fin; anal fin base originating under dorsal fin base; predorsal relatively short, 73.3-73.8% SL, prepelvic 64.3-67.9%SL, preanal 77.4-80.1%SL, and preanus 71.5-75.7% SL; total gill rakers 31-33 ( 9-10 + 22-24); vertebrae 43-45 .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dolichopteryx Pseudolongipes is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 400 m . Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00427 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
8cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
44

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fukui, Kitagawa & Parin, 2008

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