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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Etmopterus Parini

Etmopterus parini Dolganov & Balanov, 2018
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Etmopterus Parini (Etmopterus parini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Etmopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Etmopterus parini
Authority
Dolganov & Balanov, 2018
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Oval
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: body shape, body color, morphology of teeth and dermal denticles, number of trunk and caudal vertebrae, position of fins, and size and shape of luminescent markings on the flanks.Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Etmopterus Parini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Etmopterus Parini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Etmopterus Parini is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: High seas only.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Oval
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Dolganov & Balanov, 2018

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