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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Nybelinella Erikssoni

Nybelinella erikssoni Nybelin, 1957
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
4640–5440 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Nybelinella Erikssoni (Nybelinella erikssoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bythitidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. It occurs at depths between 4640 and 5440 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 erikssoni
Authority
Nybelin, 1957
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8 cm
Depth Range
4640–5440 m
Latitude
27°S – 45°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Ophidiiformes
Ophidiiformes
Family
Bythitidae
Bythitidae
Genus
Nybelinella
Nybelinella
Species
Nybelinella Erikssoni
Nybelinella erikssoni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nybelinella Erikssoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nybelinella Erikssoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nybelinella Erikssoni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nybelinella Erikssoni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 4640 - 5440 m . Deep-water; 45°N - 27°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
45°N – 27°S
Described By
Nybelin, 1957

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barathronus erikssoni Nybelin 1957 Synonym

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

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