Guinean codling (Laemonema laureysi) fish species and information / pictures of Guinean codling - Laemonema laureysi

Guinean codling (Laemonema laureysi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Laemonema laureysi

Common Name
Guinean codling

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 60 - 66. Eye large, its diameter greater than snout length. First dorsal fin with moderately elongated filament; pectoral fins reaching to rear level or anal fin origin. Color is generally light brown, lighter ventrally (Ref. 1371). Body elongated; rather slender. Head slightly compressed; mouth large and broad. Lateral line is conspicuous, anteriorly slightly curved upward (Ref. 45854). Also Ref. 6606.

Classification

Classified By

Poll, 1953

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Cods (Gadiformes)

Family

Morid cods (Moridae)

Distribution

Region

Eastern Atlantic

Distribution

Eastern Atlantic: in tropical waters.

Range

8°N - 8°S, 13°W - 12°E

Environment

Climate

Deep-water

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

200 m

Depth To - meters

618 m

Zone

bathydemersal

Environment

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 618 m (Ref. 31160), usually 300 - ? m (Ref. 1371)

Trophic Level

3.5 s.e. 0.50 Based on food items.

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

30.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: of no interest

Vulnerability

Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated