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Koefoed's smooth-head (Bathytroctes macrolepis) fish species and information / pictures of Koefoed's smooth-head - Bathytroctes macrolepis
Koefoed's smooth-head (Bathytroctes macrolepis) fish species information
Scientific Name
Bathytroctes macrolepis
Common Name
Koefoed's smooth-head
Biology
Unknown
Classification
Classified By
G?nther, 1887
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Smelts (Osmeriformes)
Family
Slickheads (Alepocephalidae)
Distribution
Region
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific.
Distribution
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific.
Range
53°N - 1°N, 180°W - 180°E
Environment
Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown
°C
Water Temperature To
Unknown
°C
Depth From - meters
2500
m
Depth To - meters
5850
m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 2500 - 5850 m (Ref. 34286), usually 2800 - 3300 m (Ref. 4460)
Trophic Level
3.38 s.e. 0.44 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
40.0
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (58 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated