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Slender unicorn rattail

Trachyrincus longirostris Günther, 1878
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Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
73–1280 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Slender unicorn rattail is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Trachyrincus longirostris
Authority
Günther, 1878
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
60 cm
Depth Range
73–1280 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Slender unicorn rattail is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Slender unicorn rattail is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Slender unicorn rattail is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Slender unicorn rattail is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 73 - 1280 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: eastern Australia (New South Wales to Victoria) and New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00316 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Günther, 1878

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