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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Paraliparis Plicatus

Paraliparis plicatus Stein, 2012
Max Length
28.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
1431–1658 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Plicatus (Paraliparis plicatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 1431 and 1658 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis plicatus
Authority
Stein, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
28.6 cm
Depth Range
1431–1658 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Chin pores closely paired with an anterior crescent-shaped tissue fold. Teeth uniserial in premaxilla except near symphysis, where irregularly bi-or tri-serial for 9-10 teeth; mandibular teeth uniserial, gradually smaller anteriorly. V 66, P 21, C 7. Radials 4 (3+1), unnotched; scapula with strong helve, coracoid with a narrow dorsal slit. HL 16% SL, upper jaw about 36, anus-anal fin origin 177, chin pore interspace 2-3% HL. Body color purplish .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Plicatus 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 1431 - 1658 m . Polar northwest edge of Mawson Bank (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
28.6cm

🌡️ 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
Polar
Described By
Stein, 2012

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