Paraphyonus Iselini
📖 Overview
Paraphyonus Iselini (Paraphyonus iselini) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 4279 and 5011 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 59 - 65. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: long rakers on first gill arch 11-13; D 59-65, precaudal vertebrae 26-28, preanal length 57-61% SL; height of head 18.5-19.0 % SL .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraphyonus Iselini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 4279 - 5011 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Venezuela and the Sargasso Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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