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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Struhsaker's deep-sea smelt

Glossanodon struhsakeri Cohen, 1970
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
185–373 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Struhsaker's deep-sea smelt (Glossanodon struhsakeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Argentinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 185 and 373 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Glossanodon struhsakeri
Authority
Cohen, 1970
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
11 cm
Depth Range
185–373 m
Latitude
30°S – 23°N
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Argentiniformes
Argentiniformes
Family
Argentinidae
Argentinidae
Genus
Glossanodon
Glossanodon
Species
Struhsaker's deep-sea smelt
Glossanodon struhsakeri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Struhsaker's deep-sea smelt is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Struhsaker's deep-sea smelt 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; benthopelagic; depth range 185 - 373 m . Temperate; 23°N - 30°S, 112°E - 153°W Central Pacific: Australia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00363 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Latitude Range
23°N – 30°S
Described By
Cohen, 1970

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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