Merluccius Tasmanicus
📖 Overview
Merluccius Tasmanicus (Merluccius tasmanicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Merlucciidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 42 - 44. Body stout; body depth 5.4-6.5 times in TL and 4.9-5.9 times in SL; dorsal profile of the head slowly concave, rising to the occiput; orbital diameter 6.1-7.1 times in head length, 2.1-2.2 in snout length and 1.6-1.9 times in interorbital width; lateral line gently bowed over the pectoral fin; in the caudal region it is slowly concave; first dorsal fin rays, 10-12; second dorsal fin rays, 42-43; anal fin rays, 42-44; pectoral fin rays, 13-15; about 164 lateral line scales in the holotype; first gill arch with 2-3+9-11 gill rakers.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Merluccius Tasmanicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 91 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian, Chilean and Argentine waters.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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