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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Parascombrops Madagascariensis

Parascombrops madagascariensis Schwarzhans & Prokofiev, 2017
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
73–350 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Parascombrops Madagascariensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Parascombrops madagascariensis
Authority
Schwarzhans & Prokofiev, 2017
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
7 cm
Depth Range
73–350 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parascombrops
Parascombrops
Species
Parascombrops Madagascariensis
Parascombrops madagascariensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. This deep-bodied species is distinguished by the following characters: strongly convex dorsal head profile; A II + 7; pectoral-fin rays 14-15, pectoral length 24.5-26.5% SL; gill rakers 15-17; pseudobranchial filaments 17-23; first anal-fin pterygiophore is moderately long, slightly bent, and with broad, hollow tip; vomer triangular with a row of long teeth along rear margin; ectopterygoid with 1-2 rows of granular teeth; orbital diameter 12.0-12.8% SL; without longitudinal ridges on preopercular lobe; otolith compact (OL:OH = 1.5) .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parascombrops Madagascariensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parascombrops Madagascariensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parascombrops Madagascariensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 73 - 350 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: apparently restricted to the shelf and upper slope around Madagascar and Réunion Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schwarzhans & Prokofiev, 2017

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