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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Paraliparis Duhameli

Paraliparis duhameli Andriashev, 1994
Max Length
9.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
955–1055 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Duhameli (Paraliparis duhameli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 955 and 1055 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis duhameli
Authority
Andriashev, 1994
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
9.7 cm
Depth Range
955–1055 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 59; Anal soft rays: 51; Vertebrae: 65. This species is distinguished by the following characters: 11 + 54 = 65; P 19 + 3 + 3 = 25; rad. Pect. 2 + 0 + 0 = 2; terminal mouth; simple teeth; chin pores not approximated; opercular opening is above the pectoral -fin base; pectoral fin with deep notch, rudimentary notch rays 2-3; head 21.3%, anteanal distance 42.5% SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Duhameli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paraliparis Duhameli is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paraliparis Duhameli is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 955 - 1055 m . Deep-water Southern Ocean: Crozet Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
9.7cm
Dorsal Rays
59
Anal Rays
51
Vertebrae
65

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Andriashev, 1994

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