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🌊 Marine Data Deficient

Nematops Nanosquama

Nematops nanosquama Amaoka, Kawai & Séret, 2006
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
96–650 m
Climate
🌊 Marine
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Nematops Nanosquama is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Nematops nanosquama
Authority
Amaoka, Kawai & Séret, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.5 cm
Depth Range
96–650 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 70 - 73; Anal soft rays: 58 - 62; Vertebrae: 41. Distinguished by the following characters: large numbers of lateral line scales (82-92); dorsal fin rays 70-73, anal fin rays 58-62; vertebrae 10 + 31; transverse dark bands on the ocular side 5 .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nematops Nanosquama is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nematops Nanosquama is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nematops Nanosquama is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 96 - 650 m . High altitude; 7°S - 10°S, 139°W - 140°W Central Pacific: Marquesas Is.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm
Dorsal Rays
72
Anal Rays
60
Vertebrae
41

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Described By
Amaoka, Kawai & Séret, 2006

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