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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Genioliparis Kafanovi

Genioliparis kafanovi Balushkin & Voskoboinikova, 2008
Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
987–1727 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Genioliparis Kafanovi (Genioliparis kafanovi), first described by Balushkin & Voskoboinikova, 2008 is a medium-sized fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 34.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 987 to 1727 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Genioliparis kafanovi
Authority
Balushkin & Voskoboinikova, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
34 cm
Depth Range
987–1727 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Genioliparis Kafanovi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Genioliparis Kafanovi 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; bathypelagic; depth range 987 - 1727 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Balushkin & Voskoboinikova, 2008

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