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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Echinomacrurus Occidentalis

Echinomacrurus occidentalis Iwamoto, 1979
Max Length
44.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
4300–4334 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Echinomacrurus Occidentalis (Echinomacrurus occidentalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 44.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 4300 and 4334 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Echinomacrurus occidentalis
Authority
Iwamoto, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
44.4 cm
Depth Range
4300–4334 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Echinomacrurus Occidentalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Echinomacrurus Occidentalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Echinomacrurus Occidentalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Echinomacrurus Occidentalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 4300 - 4334 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
44.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
58.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Iwamoto, 1979

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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