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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Paraliparis Pearcyi

Paraliparis pearcyi Stein, 2012
Max Length
11.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Pearcyi (Paraliparis pearcyi) 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 11.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis pearcyi
Authority
Stein, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
11.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 67. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 67, pectoral fin rays 20, no rudimentary rays, caudal fin rays 8; radials 3+0; gill opening above pectoral fin; mandible-anus 13% SL, 72% HL, preanal fin 38% SL, anus-anal fin 28% SL, 156% HL, chin pores widely separated, not in a pit .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Pearcyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paraliparis Pearcyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paraliparis Pearcyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1050 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: Chatham Rise, east of New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
11.7cm
Vertebrae
67

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Stein, 2012

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