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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Pachycara Karenae

Pachycara karenae Anderson, 2012
Max Length
33.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
2780–3100 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pachycara Karenae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pachycara karenae
Authority
Anderson, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
33.6 cm
Depth Range
2780–3100 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 90; Anal soft rays: 68 - 69; Vertebrae: 92. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 24 + 68 = 92; no pelvic fins; ventral lateral line originating immediately behind posteriormost postorbital pore; nape and cheeks with scales; branchiostegal rays 6-7; gill slit extending ventrally to half pectoral base height or slightly lower .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachycara Karenae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pachycara Karenae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pachycara Karenae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2780 - 3100 m . Deep-water north of the mouth of the Monterey Submarine Canyon, central California, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00282 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
33.6cm
Dorsal Rays
90
Anal Rays
69
Vertebrae
92

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
61.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Anderson, 2012

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