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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Holtbyrnia Cyanocephala

Holtbyrnia cyanocephala Krefft, 1967
Max Length
22.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
150–1500 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Holtbyrnia Cyanocephala (Holtbyrnia cyanocephala) is a ray-finned fish of the family Platytroctidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 150 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Holtbyrnia cyanocephala
Authority
Krefft, 1967
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.1 cm
Depth Range
150–1500 m
Latitude
10°S – 25°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Holtbyrnia Cyanocephala is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Holtbyrnia Cyanocephala is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Holtbyrnia Cyanocephala is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Holtbyrnia Cyanocephala is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 150 - 1500 m . Deep-water; 25°N - 10°S Central Pacific (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00407 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
22.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
25°N – 10°S
Described By
Krefft, 1967

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Paraholtbyrnia cyanocephala Krefft 1967 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .

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