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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Spangleside neoscopelid

Neoscopelus porosus Arai, 1969
Max Length
18.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
454–642 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Spangleside neoscopelid (Neoscopelus porosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Neoscopelidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 454 and 642 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Neoscopelus porosus
Authority
Arai, 1969
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.3 cm
Depth Range
454–642 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spangleside neoscopelid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spangleside neoscopelid 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; benthopelagic; depth range 454 - 642 m . Subtropical South China Sea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
18.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Arai, 1969

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