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Permitin spiny plunderfish

Harpagifer permitini Neyelov & Prirodina, 2006
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Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
65–80 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Permitin spiny plunderfish (Harpagifer permitini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Harpagiferidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 65 and 80 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Harpagifer permitini
Authority
Neyelov & Prirodina, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
8.1 cm
Depth Range
65–80 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Permitin spiny plunderfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Permitin spiny plunderfish 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 65 - 80 m . Temperate South Georgia Island, Scotia Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Neyelov & Prirodina, 2006

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