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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Paraliparis Mentikoilon

Paraliparis mentikoilon Stein, 2012
Max Length
26.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Polar
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Mentikoilon (Paraliparis mentikoilon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis mentikoilon
Authority
Stein, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
26.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Chin pores in a clear depression with definite anterior fold. Premaxillary teeth about 30 in outer row, posteriorly uniserial for about 18 teeth, anteriorly forming about 12 irregular oblique rows forming band about three teeth wide; mandibular teeth about 50, uniserial except near symphysis; symphyseal gaps present in both jaws. Gill opening 16% head length. Pectoral fin with 21-22 rays, notch rays rudimentary, girdle with three (2+0+1) round radials. Anus posterior to gill flap and pectoral fin base. Caudal rays seven. Pyloric caeca long, up to about 60% head length .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Mentikoilon 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; demersal; depth range ? - 1990 m . Polar northwest edge of Mawson Bank, Ross Sea at 1954–1990 m (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
26.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Stein, 2012

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