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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Pachycara Matallanasi

Pachycara matallanasi Corbella & Møller, 2014
Max Length
12.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
4350–4450 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Pachycara matallanasi
Authority
Corbella & Møller, 2014
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12.4 cm
Depth Range
4350–4450 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 97 - 101; Anal soft rays: 77 - 83; Vertebrae: 103 - 108. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 97-10; A 77-83; P 17-19; no scales; no pelvic fin; lateral line configuration mediolateral; dorsal fin origin is associated with vertebrae 5-6 with 0-1 free predorsal pterygiophores; total vertebrae 103-108; smooth ceratohyal-epihyal articulation; post-temporal with well developed ventral ramus and coracoid with a posterior strut and a foramen which is small .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachycara Matallanasi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pachycara Matallanasi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pachycara Matallanasi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 4350 - 4450 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00282 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
12.4cm
Dorsal Rays
99
Anal Rays
80
Vertebrae
106

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Corbella & Møller, 2014

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