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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Psednos Griseus

Psednos griseus Chernova & Stein, 2002
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–4000 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Psednos Griseus (Psednos griseus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 4000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Psednos griseus
Authority
Chernova & Stein, 2002
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
3.7 cm
Depth Range
0–4000 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 38; Vertebrae: 43. Skin entirely light gray, including part of body; head beneath skin pale. Coronal pore present. Mouth 50-60° to horizontal. Gill rakers unmodified .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psednos Griseus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Psednos Griseus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Psednos Griseus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 0 - 4000 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm
Dorsal Rays
38
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Chernova & Stein, 2002

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES terčovka šedavá

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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