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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Liparis Atlanticus

Liparis atlanticus (Jordan & Evermann, 1898)
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–415 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Liparis Atlanticus (Liparis atlanticus), first described by (Jordan & Evermann, 1898) is a small fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 415 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Liparis atlanticus
Authority
(Jordan & Evermann, 1898)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
13 cm
Depth Range
0–415 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Liparis Atlanticus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Liparis Atlanticus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5
Food Items

crustaceans and worms (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
13cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
(Jordan & Evermann, 1898)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Liparius atlanticus Jordan & Evermann 1898 Synonym
Lymantria atlantica Rambur 1837 Homotypic
Neoliparis atlanticus Jordan & Evermann 1898 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 148 records indexed .

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