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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Paraliparis Grandis

Paraliparis grandis Schmidt, 1950
Max Length
38 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
105–1995 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Grandis (Paraliparis grandis) 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 38 cm. It occurs at depths between 105 and 1995 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis grandis
Authority
Schmidt, 1950
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
38 cm
Depth Range
105–1995 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paraliparis Grandis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Grandis 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 105 - 1995 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk and off eastern Kamchatka.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
38cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Schmidt, 1950

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