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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Pseudoscopelus Aphos

Pseudoscopelus aphos Prokofiev & Kukuev, 2005
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Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
940–1200 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pseudoscopelus Aphos is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pseudoscopelus aphos
Authority
Prokofiev & Kukuev, 2005
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.5 cm
Depth Range
940–1200 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 22. Diagnosis: Differs from its congeners in having complete absence of photophores and other luminescent formations . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudoscopelus Aphos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudoscopelus Aphos is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudoscopelus Aphos is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 940 - 1200 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
23
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
22

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Prokofiev & Kukuev, 2005

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