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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Parasudis Fraserbrunneri

Parasudis fraserbrunneri Poll, 1953
Max Length
25.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
100–700 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Parasudis Fraserbrunneri (Parasudis fraserbrunneri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlorophthalmidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 700 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Parasudis fraserbrunneri
Authority
Poll, 1953
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25.3 cm
Depth Range
100–700 m
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Aulopiformes
Aulopiformes
Family
Chlorophthalmidae
Chlorophthalmidae
Genus
Parasudis
Parasudis
Species
Parasudis Fraserbrunneri
Parasudis fraserbrunneri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parasudis Fraserbrunneri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parasudis Fraserbrunneri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 100 - 700 m . Deep-water; 21°N -

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00339 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
25.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Poll, 1953

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chlorophthalmus fraserbrunneri Poll 1953 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 682 records indexed .

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