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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Symphurus Gilesii

Symphurus gilesii Alcock, 1889
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
76–1080 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Symphurus Gilesii (Symphurus gilesii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 76 and 1080 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Symphurus gilesii
Authority
Alcock, 1889
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14 cm
Depth Range
76–1080 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Symphurus Gilesii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Symphurus Gilesii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 76 - 1080 m . Deep-water Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00427 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Alcock, 1889

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Aphoristia gilesii Alcock 1889 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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