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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Ventrifossa Macrodon

Ventrifossa macrodon Sazonov & Iwamoto, 1992
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
345–770 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Ventrifossa Macrodon is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ventrifossa macrodon
Authority
Sazonov & Iwamoto, 1992
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
40 cm
Depth Range
345–770 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ventrifossa Macrodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ventrifossa Macrodon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ventrifossa Macrodon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ventrifossa Macrodon is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 345 - 770 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: known only from the Sala y Gomez Ridge.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Sazonov & Iwamoto, 1992

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hlavatice velkozubá

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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