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🌊 Marine Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Squalus Boretzi

Squalus boretzi Dolganov, 2019
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
475–525 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
72.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Squalus Boretzi (Squalus boretzi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Squalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. It occurs at depths between 475 and 525 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Squalus boretzi
Authority
Dolganov, 2019
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Depth Range
475–525 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
72.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Squalus Boretzi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Squalus Boretzi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Squalus Boretzi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Squalus Boretzi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 475 - 525 m . Tropical Northwest Pacific: Emperor Seamount Chain.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
72.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dolganov, 2019

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