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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Gadomus Capensis

Gadomus capensis Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924
Max Length
46 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
850–1480 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Gadomus Capensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gadomus capensis
Authority
Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
46 cm
Depth Range
850–1480 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 169 - 170; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 150. Flesh-colored; blackish over gill covers; fins dusky to black .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gadomus Capensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gadomus Capensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gadomus Capensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 850 - 1480 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic and Southwest Indian Ocean: Table Bay, South Africa to Mozambique.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.1±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00372 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
46cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
170
Anal Rays
150

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 7 records indexed .

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