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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Macrocephenchelys Soela

Macrocephenchelys soela Castle, 1990
Max Length
29.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
345–350 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Macrocephenchelys Soela is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Macrocephenchelys soela
Authority
Castle, 1990
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
29.8 cm
Depth Range
345–350 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 150 - 151. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body rather robust, depth at anus 19% preanal length; dorsal origin over middle of pectoral; branchial aperture large and in front of pectoral base; simple snout plicae (folds); numerous, molariform vomerine teeth; vertebrae 150-151; lateral line pores before anus 28-30; scattered over ventrolateral and ventral surface of trunk are numerous, minute, sensory structures .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Macrocephenchelys Soela is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Macrocephenchelys Soela is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Macrocephenchelys Soela is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 345 - 350 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
29.8cm
Vertebrae
151

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castle, 1990

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