Nansenia Tenuicauda
📖 Overview
Nansenia Tenuicauda (Nansenia tenuicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microstomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 328 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 46. Branchiostegal rays 4. Predorsal length less than 49% SL. Slender caudal peduncle, least depth is less than 5.5.% of SL. Pyloric caeca 8 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nansenia Tenuicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 328 m . Deep-water Southwest Atlantic: restricted to the area near the subtropical convergence, around 40°S.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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