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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Keelcheek bass

Parascombrops spinosus Schultz, 1940
Max Length
14.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
87–544 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
10.1 cm
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Keelcheek bass is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Parascombrops spinosus
Authority
Schultz, 1940
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.4 cm
Depth Range
87–544 m
Latitude
37°S – 46°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parascombrops
Parascombrops
Species
Keelcheek bass
Parascombrops spinosus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 25. Anterior edges of pelvic spine, and 2nd spines of 1st dorsal and of anal fin serrated, but that of 2nd dorsal smooth .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Keelcheek bass is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Keelcheek bass is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Keelcheek bass is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 87 - 544 m , usually 300 - 500 m . Deep-water; 46°N - 37°S, 97°W - 32°W North Carolina, the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea to Uruguay (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
14.4cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
46°N – 37°S
Described By
Schultz, 1940

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