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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Paraliparis Wilsoni

Paraliparis wilsoni Richards, 1966
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
700–1830 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Paraliparis Wilsoni (Paraliparis wilsoni) 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 26 cm. It occurs at depths between 700 and 1830 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis wilsoni
Authority
Richards, 1966
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
26 cm
Depth Range
700–1830 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 63; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 56. Specimens in alcohol: body blackish, head and fins black .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraliparis Wilsoni 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 700 - 1830 m . Deep-water South Africa (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
26cm
Dorsal Rays
63
Anal Rays
56

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Richards, 1966

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