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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Neodraco Skottsbergi

Neodraco skottsbergi Lönnberg, 1905
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
5–666 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Neodraco Skottsbergi (Neodraco skottsbergi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 666 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Neodraco skottsbergi
Authority
Lönnberg, 1905
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
5–666 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Neodraco
Neodraco
Species
Neodraco Skottsbergi
Neodraco skottsbergi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neodraco Skottsbergi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neodraco Skottsbergi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 666 m . Polar; 60°S - 78°S South Shetland Islands, South Orkney Islands and East Antarctica (Ross Sea, South Victoria Land, MacRobertson Land, Weddell Sea, Queen Maud Land, Enderby Land, Wilkes Land, Graham Land).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Lönnberg, 1905

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