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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Paracetonurus Flagellicauda

Paracetonurus flagellicauda Koefoed, 1927
Max Length
39.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
2085–4500 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Paracetonurus Flagellicauda (Paracetonurus flagellicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 39.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 2085 and 4500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Paracetonurus flagellicauda
Authority
Koefoed, 1927
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
39.3 cm
Depth Range
2085–4500 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Ray-finned fishes
Actinopterygii
Order
Cods and allies
Gadiformes
Family
Macrouridae
Macrouridae
Genus
Paracetonurus
Paracetonurus
Species
Paracetonurus Flagellicauda
Paracetonurus flagellicauda

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paracetonurus Flagellicauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracetonurus Flagellicauda is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2085 - 4500 m . Deep-water Northeast Atlantic: Mid-Atlantic Ridge - off Portugal, Rockall Trough, and Porcupine Seabight.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
39.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Koefoed, 1927

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Grenurus flagellicauda Koefoed 1927 Synonym
Macrourus flagellicauda Koefoed 1927 Synonym
Macrurus flagellicauda Koefoed 1927 Synonym
Pseudonezumia flagellicauda Koefoed 1927 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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