Paracaristius Nemorosus
📖 Overview
Paracaristius Nemorosus (Paracaristius nemorosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Caristiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. It occurs at depths between 750 and 1550 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 30 - 33; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18; Vertebrae: 34 - 37. This species is distinguished from P. maderensis and P. nudarcus by having fingerlike papillae along the dorsal margin of the hyoid arch and at the interhyal-posterior ceratohyal articulation, with dorsal-fin rays 30-33 (vs. 27-31), fewer anal-fin rays 15-18 (vs. 17-20); differs from P. aquilus by having greater body depth, >50% SL (vs
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paracaristius Nemorosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 750 - 1550 m . Tropical; 20°N - 10°S Atlantic Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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