Paraphyonus Solomonensis
📖 Overview
Paraphyonus Solomonensis (Paraphyonus solomonensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 4096 and 4100 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
Vertebrae: 63. The holotype, the only known specimen, was too damaged that a regular description is not possible except for having 13-14 long gill rakers, total 20 gill rakers and the vertebrae: 29 + 34 .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraphyonus Solomonensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 4096 - 4100 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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