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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Shuntov's Smear Dab

Microstomus shuntovi Borets, 1983
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
270–290 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Shuntov's Smear Dab (Microstomus shuntovi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pleuronectidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 270 and 290 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Microstomus shuntovi
Authority
Borets, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
270–290 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Shuntov's Smear Dab is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shuntov's Smear Dab is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 270 - 290 m . Deep-water North Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.15 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Borets, 1983

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Shuntov's smear dab
🇷🇺Russian Малорот Шунтова
🇨🇳Chinese 舒氏油鰈

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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