Scientific Name
Gadomus aoteanus

Common Name
Filamentous rattail

Biology
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Holotype collected in 1171-1159 m (Ref. 12965). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 57178.

Classification

Classified By

McCann & McKnight, 1980

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Cods (Gadiformes)

Family

Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region

Southwest Pacific

Distribution

Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755) and Australia (Ref. 75154).

Range

Unknown

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

0 m

Depth To - meters

1171 m

Zone

benthopelagic

Environment

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1171 m (Ref. 12965)

Trophic Level

3.09 s.e. 0.14 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

Unknown cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Unknown

Vulnerability

Moderate to high vulnerability (51 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated