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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Black mirrorbelly

Monacoa niger Poulsen, Sado, Hahn, Byrkjedal, Moku & Miya, 2016
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–520 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Black mirrorbelly is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Monacoa niger
Authority
Poulsen, Sado, Hahn, Byrkjedal, Moku & Miya, 2016
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
4.8 cm
Depth Range
0–520 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Monacoa
Monacoa
Species
Black mirrorbelly
Monacoa niger

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished by having black pigmentation along the entire sole and possibly have a darker or more blackish body color compared to congeners (scale pockets are darker); and the black streak on the sole possibly consists of distinct patches posteriorly . The holotype is slightly damaged on the sole and variation of its pigmentation pattern must be assessed with future fresh material .: short and / or deep; Cross section: other (see remarks).

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Black mirrorbelly is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Black mirrorbelly is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Black mirrorbelly is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 520 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: off American Samoa and possibly Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02239 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Poulsen, Sado, Hahn, Byrkjedal, Moku & Miya, 2016

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