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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Aurora unernak

Gymnelus retrodorsalis Le Danois, 1913
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
8–481 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Aurora unernak (Gymnelus retrodorsalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 8 and 481 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Gymnelus retrodorsalis
Authority
Le Danois, 1913
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
14 cm
Depth Range
8–481 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aurora unernak is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aurora unernak is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Aurora unernak is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Aurora unernak is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 481 m . Temperate; 83°N - 43°N, 112°W - 68°E Northeast Atlantic: Nunavut (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.35

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00324 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Le Danois, 1913

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