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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Parin's anthias

Zalanthias parini Anderson & Randall, 1991
Max Length
16.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Parin's anthias (Zalanthias parini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Zalanthias parini
Authority
Anderson & Randall, 1991
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
16.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16. Body with 2 broad red bars; one below posterior half of spinous portion of dorsal fin and the other below posterior half of soft portion of dorsal fin and adjacent to caudal peduncle. Scales dorsally on head not extending anterior to nostrils.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parin's anthias is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 272 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Sala y Gómez Ridge and Easter Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16.4cm
Dorsal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Anderson & Randall, 1991

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