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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Eastern numbfish

Narcinops nelsoni Carvalho, 2008
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Max Length
31.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
140–540 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Eastern numbfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Narcinops nelsoni
Authority
Carvalho, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
31.3 cm
Depth Range
140–540 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Narcinops
Narcinops
Species
Eastern numbfish
Narcinops nelsoni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eastern numbfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eastern numbfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eastern numbfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eastern numbfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 140 - 540 m . Tropical; 16°S - 24°S, 147°E - 155°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
31.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Carvalho, 2008

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