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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Uncisudis Longirostra

Uncisudis longirostra Maul, 1956
Max Length
18.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
170–330 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Uncisudis Longirostra (Uncisudis longirostra) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralepididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 170 and 330 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Uncisudis longirostra
Authority
Maul, 1956
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18.7 cm
Depth Range
170–330 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Aulopiformes
Aulopiformes
Family
Paralepididae
Paralepididae
Genus
Uncisudis
Uncisudis
Species
Uncisudis Longirostra
Uncisudis longirostra

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Uncisudis Longirostra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Uncisudis Longirostra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Uncisudis Longirostra is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Uncisudis Longirostra is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 170 - 330 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: off Madeira.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00186 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
18.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Maul, 1956

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Uncisudis denticulata Kotthaus 1967 Synonym
Uncisudis longirostris Maul 1956 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 10 records indexed .

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