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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Paraliparis Nigrolineatus

Paraliparis nigrolineatus Stein, 2012
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Polar
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Nigrolineatus (Paraliparis nigrolineatus) 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 7.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis nigrolineatus
Authority
Stein, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

V 74 (75), D 68 (~68), A 62 (~61), C 7 (7), pectoral radials 3, round, unnotched. Scapula with narrow helve, coracoid deeply notched at base. Pectoral rays 20-21, none rudimentary. Mouth horizontal, teeth stumpy canines in 11-12 oblique rows forming bands in both jaws, premaxillary bands wider. Chin pore pair close together but easily distinguishable, in a shallow depression with surrounding skin fold. Mid-ventral longitudinal abdominal dark line present. Preanal length 30-33% SL. .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Nigrolineatus 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
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Stein, 2012

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