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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Poromitra Rugosa

Poromitra rugosa Chapman, 1939
Max Length
9.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
708–886 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Poromitra Rugosa is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Poromitra rugosa
Authority
Chapman, 1939
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.4 cm
Depth Range
708–886 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished by its spinulated (without gap) posterior and lower edges of praeoperculum; insertion of ventral fins located slightly behind the vertical of posterior edge of pectoral fin insertion; upper jaw extends to the vertical of posterior eye edge; soft rays in dorsal fin 12, in anal fin 9; 31 rakers at the first gill arch; 27 vertebrae .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poromitra Rugosa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Poromitra Rugosa is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Poromitra Rugosa is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 708 - 886 m . Temperate known only from two catches from 708-886 m.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
9.4cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
7
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Chapman, 1939

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