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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

ネズミギス

Gonorynchus abbreviatus Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
50–100 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

ネズミギス (Gonorynchus abbreviatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gonorynchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Gonorynchus abbreviatus
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
31 cm
Depth Range
50–100 m
Trophic Level
2.2
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 54 - 55. Uniformly brown color; dark distal margins on fins. Fused hypural 3 with the caudal fin terminal centrum.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for ネズミギス is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for ネズミギス is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for ネズミギス is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 100 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and Taiwan, throughout the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, and Taiwan Strait.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00339 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
31cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
55

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1846

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES jednovous japonský
🇯🇵Japanese Nezumigisu · ネズミギス
🇷🇺Russian Малый гоноринх
🇨🇳Chinese 土鰍 · 老鼠梭 · 鼠鱚

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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