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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Pseudoscopelus Sagamianus

Pseudoscopelus sagamianus Tanaka, 1908
Max Length
21.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
200–1700 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Pseudoscopelus Sagamianus (Pseudoscopelus sagamianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chiasmodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 1700 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudoscopelus sagamianus
Authority
Tanaka, 1908
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.5 cm
Depth Range
200–1700 m
Latitude
40°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudoscopelus Sagamianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudoscopelus Sagamianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudoscopelus Sagamianus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudoscopelus Sagamianus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 200 - 1700 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 40°S, 114°E - 132°W West Pacific: Japan to New Zealand; off Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
21.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
35°N – 40°S
Described By
Tanaka, 1908

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