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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Berry's grenadier

Mesovagus berryi Hubbs & Iwamoto, 1977
Max Length
39.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
0–2700 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Meso-, bathy- and benthopelagic . Found on the continental slope . Maximum TL of at least 39.2 cm. Oviparous, with planktonic larvae .

Scientific Name
Mesovagus berryi
Authority
Hubbs & Iwamoto, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
39.2 cm
Depth Range
0–2700 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Mesovagus
Mesovagus
Species
Berry's grenadier
Mesovagus berryi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2. Branchiostegal rays: 7-7 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Berry's grenadier is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Berry's grenadier is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2700 m , usually 650 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 36°N - 4°N, 170°W - 105°W

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
39.2cm
Dorsal Spines
2

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Hubbs & Iwamoto, 1977

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