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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Ophthalmolycus Bothriocephalus

Ophthalmolycus bothriocephalus Pappenheim, 1912
Max Length
18.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
293–744 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Ophthalmolycus Bothriocephalus (Ophthalmolycus bothriocephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 293 and 744 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Ophthalmolycus bothriocephalus
Authority
Pappenheim, 1912
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
18.3 cm
Depth Range
293–744 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Ray-finned fishes
Actinopterygii
Order
Perch-like fishes
Perciformes
Family
Zoarcidae
Zoarcidae
Genus
Ophthalmolycus
Ophthalmolycus
Species
Ophthalmolycus Bothriocephalus
Ophthalmolycus bothriocephalus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ophthalmolycus Bothriocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ophthalmolycus Bothriocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ophthalmolycus Bothriocephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ophthalmolycus Bothriocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 293 - 744 m . Deep-water; 66°S - 77°S Southern Ocean: Weddell Sea to Wilhelm II Coast.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00282 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
18.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Pappenheim, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lycodes bothriocephalus Pappenheim 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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