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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Laemonema Gracillipes

Laemonema gracillipes Garman, 1899
Max Length
16.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
515–722 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Laemonema Gracillipes (Laemonema gracillipes) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 515 and 722 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Laemonema gracillipes
Authority
Garman, 1899
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
16.9 cm
Depth Range
515–722 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 32 - 69; Anal soft rays: 55 - 61; Vertebrae: 52 - 54. Broad mouth. Head length 26-29.2%SL. Body depth at first anal ray 4.2-19.3%SL.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laemonema Gracillipes is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Laemonema Gracillipes is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Laemonema Gracillipes is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 515 - 722 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
16.9cm
Dorsal Rays
51
Anal Rays
58
Vertebrae
53

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Garman, 1899

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