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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Kumba Hebetata

Kumba hebetata Gilbert, 1905
Max Length
12.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
547–591 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Kumba Hebetata (Kumba hebetata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 547 and 591 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Kumba hebetata
Authority
Gilbert, 1905
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
12.3 cm
Depth Range
547–591 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2. Firm head inflated. Dorsally scaleless snout extend only to the level of lateral nasal angles. Orbit diameter about 32% of head length; short, blunt snout about 3/4 orbit, slightly less than interorbital; small barbel 1/4 orbit diameter. 1D II,13 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kumba Hebetata 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; bathypelagic; depth range 547 - 591 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Hawaii.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
12.3cm
Dorsal Spines
2

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Gilbert, 1905

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