Atlantic soft pout
📖 Overview
Occurs in midwater over the continental slope. Mostly found from 365-550 m depth, but enters shallower water in the northern part of range ; prefers salinity of 33.4-34.7 ppt. . Bathypelagic . Feeds on foraminifera, copepods, and ostracods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Atlantic soft pout is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic soft pout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Atlantic soft pout is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Atlantic soft pout is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 400 - 1853 m . Deep-water; 74°N - 19°N, 77°W - 6°E Northwest Atlantic: New Brunswick in Canada to Virginia in USA.
🌿 Ecology
foraminifera, copepods, and ostracods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 35 records indexed .
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