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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Linked Cutthroat Eel

Haptenchelys texis Robins & Martin, 1976
Max Length
51.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
2121–4086 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Linked Cutthroat Eel (Haptenchelys texis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synaphobranchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 51.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 2121 and 4086 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Haptenchelys texis
Authority
Robins & Martin, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
51.1 cm
Depth Range
2121–4086 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Linked Cutthroat Eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Linked Cutthroat Eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Linked Cutthroat Eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2121 - 4086 m . Deep-water; 50°N - 10°N Northwest Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00071 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
51.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Robins & Martin, 1976

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Linked Cutthroat Eel
🌍CES tupohlavec bahamský
🇷🇺Russian Гоптенхелис

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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