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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Thaumatichthys Pagidostomus

Thaumatichthys pagidostomus Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Max Length
23.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Thaumatichthys Pagidostomus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Thaumatichthys pagidostomus
Authority
Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
23.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 4. Distinguishing characteristics female (based on holotype): length of premaxillae 33% SL; long anterior premaxillary teeth: I-1: 3.8, II-1: 3.0, II-2: 6.5, II-3: 7.0, III-1: 1.5, III-2: 3.3, III-3: 4.3, IV-1: 1.4, IV-2: 2.4, V-1: 1.0, V-2: 3.4 mm; inner bulb with loosely attached curved denticle .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thaumatichthys Pagidostomus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thaumatichthys Pagidostomus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Thaumatichthys Pagidostomus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1440 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: widespread.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
23.9cm
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
4

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Smith & Radcliffe, 1912

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