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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Lycodonus Vermiformis

Lycodonus vermiformis Barnard, 1927
Max Length
26.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
841–1152 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Lycodonus Vermiformis (Lycodonus vermiformis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 841 and 1152 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Lycodonus vermiformis
Authority
Barnard, 1927
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
26.8 cm
Depth Range
841–1152 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Preserved specimens yellowish brown, abdomen black .: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lycodonus Vermiformis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lycodonus Vermiformis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lycodonus Vermiformis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 841 - 1152 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic: known based on specimens taken off Cape Point, South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00123 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
26.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Barnard, 1927

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