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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Nansenia Megalopa

Nansenia megalopa Kawaguchi & Butler, 1984
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–1300 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Nansenia Megalopa is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Nansenia megalopa
Authority
Kawaguchi & Butler, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14 cm
Depth Range
0–1300 m
Latitude
20°S – 10°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. Branchiostegal rays 4. Eye very large, eye diameter to snout length ratio > 2 to 1 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

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🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nansenia Megalopa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nansenia Megalopa is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1300 m . Deep-water; 10°N - 20°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
45

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
10°N – 20°S
Described By
Kawaguchi & Butler, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES drobnotlamka velkooká

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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