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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Paraliparis Monoporus

Paraliparis monoporus Andriashev & Neyelov, 1979
Max Length
23.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
850–1000 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Monoporus (Paraliparis monoporus) 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 23.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 850 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis monoporus
Authority
Andriashev & Neyelov, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
23.6 cm
Depth Range
850–1000 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 63 - 68; Anal soft rays: 58 - 62; Vertebrae: 72 - 74. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Monoporus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paraliparis Monoporus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paraliparis Monoporus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 850 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 60°S - 70°S Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
23.6cm
Dorsal Rays
66
Anal Rays
60
Vertebrae
73

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Andriashev & Neyelov, 1979

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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