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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Longtailed slopefish

Symphysanodon maunaloae Anderson, 1970
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Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
131–705 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
—
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
9 cm
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

This species is frequently consumed by the lutjanid Pristipomoides zonatus at Pathfinder Reef, Mariana Archipelago .

Scientific Name
Symphysanodon maunaloae
Authority
Anderson, 1970
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
16 cm
Depth Range
131–705 m
Latitude
37°S – 38°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Longtailed slopefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longtailed slopefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longtailed slopefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longtailed slopefish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 131 - 705 m , usually 150 - 500 m . Tropical; 38°N - 37°S, 119°E - 72°W Pacific Ocean: off Japan and Lombok, Indonesia to the Hawaiian Islands and Sala y Gómez Ridge.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00407 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
38°N – 37°S
Described By
Anderson, 1970

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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