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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Paraliparis Nassarum

Paraliparis nassarum Stein & Fitch, 1984
Max Length
29.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
900–1280 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Nassarum (Paraliparis nassarum) 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 29.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 900 and 1280 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis nassarum
Authority
Stein & Fitch, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
29.4 cm
Depth Range
900–1280 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 56 - 61; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 51 - 55; Vertebrae: 64 - 67. Caudal fin rays 8-9. Premaxillary teeth absent or 1-15 present anteriorly on each premaxillary. Complete set of uniserial row of simple triangular, anteriorly slanting canines on each side of lower jaw. Pectoral fins notched.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Nassarum 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 900 - 1280 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
29.4cm
Dorsal Rays
59
Anal Rays
53
Vertebrae
66

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Stein & Fitch, 1984

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