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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Nybelinella Brevianalis

Nybelinella brevianalis Nielsen, 2017
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Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
4914–4938 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Nybelinella Brevianalis (Nybelinella brevianalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bythitidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 4914 and 4938 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nybelinella brevianalis
Authority
Nielsen, 2017
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.2 cm
Depth Range
4914–4938 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nybelinella Brevianalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nybelinella Brevianalis 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; bathydemersal; depth range 4914 - 4938 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Madeira.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nielsen, 2017

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