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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Promyllantor Atlanticus

Promyllantor atlanticus Karmovskaya, 2006
Max Length
51.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Promyllantor Atlanticus (Promyllantor atlanticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 51.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Promyllantor atlanticus
Authority
Karmovskaya, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
51.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 117 - 120. Diagnosis: The pectoral fin reaches beyond dorsal fin insertion, its length makes 44-46% of HL; head depth at gill opening 66-67% of its length. Vertebrae 117-120, including predorsal 12-13, 37-38 preanal, 40-41 precaudal. Lateral line pores 40-42 in front of vent. SO 3, IO 3, POM 1, ST 0 .: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Promyllantor Atlanticus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 495 m . Deep-water west of Congo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.9±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
51.8cm
Vertebrae
119

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Karmovskaya, 2006

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