Nansenia Tenera
📖 Overview
Nansenia Tenera (Nansenia tenera) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microstomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. Branchiostegal rays 4. Pyloric caeca 7-9 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nansenia Tenera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic. Subtropical; 56°N - 39°S Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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