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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Slender catshark

Schroederichthys tenuis Springer, 1966
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Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
72–410 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Slender catshark (Schroederichthys tenuis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 70 cm. It occurs at depths between 72 and 410 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
Schroederichthys tenuis
Authority
Springer, 1966
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
70 cm
Depth Range
72–410 m
Latitude
2°S – 4°N
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Slender catshark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Slender catshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Slender catshark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 72 - 410 m . Deep-water; 4°N - 2°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
70cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
4°N – 2°S
Described By
Springer, 1966

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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