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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Nototheniops Nybelini

Nototheniops nybelini Balushkin, 1976
Max Length
15.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
90–400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Nototheniops Nybelini (Nototheniops nybelini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nototheniidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 90 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Nototheniops nybelini
Authority
Balushkin, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
15.9 cm
Depth Range
90–400 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 38 - 40; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 36 - 39. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nototheniops Nybelini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nototheniops Nybelini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nototheniops Nybelini is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 90 - 400 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.22 (TL)
Max TL
15.9cm
Dorsal Rays
39
Anal Rays
38

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Balushkin, 1976

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇷🇺Russian Нототениопс Нибелина
🇨🇳Chinese 尼氏擬南極魚

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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