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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Pachycara Suspectum

Pachycara suspectum Garman, 1899
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
915–1280 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Pachycara Suspectum (Pachycara suspectum) 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 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 915 and 1280 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pachycara suspectum
Authority
Garman, 1899
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
23 cm
Depth Range
915–1280 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pachycara Suspectum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachycara Suspectum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pachycara Suspectum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pachycara Suspectum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 915 - 1280 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Mexico to Gulf of Panama.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00282 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Garman, 1899

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Phucocoetes suspectus Garman 1899 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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