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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Epigonus Parini

Epigonus parini Abramov, 1987
Max Length
16.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
200–900 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Epigonus Parini (Epigonus parini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Epigonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 900 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Epigonus parini
Authority
Abramov, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
16.8 cm
Depth Range
200–900 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9. Lacks opercular spines .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Epigonus Parini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Epigonus Parini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Epigonus Parini is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 900 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: seamounts in the Eltanin Fracture Zone and the Louisville Ridge.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
16.8cm
Dorsal Spines
6
Dorsal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Abramov, 1987

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

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