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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Chereshnev's horsefish

Zanclorhynchus chereshnevi Balushkin & Zhukov, 2016
Max Length
25.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Polar
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chereshnev's horsefish (Zanclorhynchus chereshnevi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Zanclorhynchus chereshnevi
Authority
Balushkin & Zhukov, 2016
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
25.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Zanclorhynchus
Zanclorhynchus
Species
Chereshnev's horsefish
Zanclorhynchus chereshnevi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12; Vertebrae: 33 - 35. Distinguished byhaving a weak arming of the first dorsal fin and the head and by its body proportions and coloration.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chereshnev's horsefish 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; demersal; depth range ? - 170 m . Polar Indian Ocean: Prince Edward Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
25.2cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Rays
11
Vertebrae
34

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Balushkin & Zhukov, 2016

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