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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Slender (southern) deepsea herring

Neobathyclupea elongata Trunov, 1975
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Max Length
17.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
400–660 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Slender (southern) deepsea herring is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Neobathyclupea elongata
Authority
Trunov, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
17.8 cm
Depth Range
400–660 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Neobathyclupea
Neobathyclupea
Species
Slender (southern) deepsea herring
Neobathyclupea elongata

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 27. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Slender (southern) deepsea herring is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Slender (southern) deepsea herring is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Slender (southern) deepsea herring is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 400 - 660 m . Subtropical; 18°S - 34°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
17.8cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Trunov, 1975

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