Anderson's eelpout (Pachycara andersoni) fish species and information / pictures of Anderson's eelpout - Pachycara andersoni

Anderson's eelpout (Pachycara andersoni) fish species information

Scientific Name
Pachycara andersoni

Common Name
Anderson's eelpout

Biology
Dorsal soft rays (total): 92-97; Anal soft rays: 76 - 80; Vertebrae: 98 - 102. Head and body uniformly dark greyish brown. Lateral line configuration double with ventral and mediolateral branches, the latter originating above middle of pectoral fin. Abdomen and predorsal area without scales. Pectoral fin length 12-15.5% SL. Mouth subterminal (Ref. 47926).

Classification

Classified By
M?ller, 2003
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Eelpouts (Zoarcidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
4050 m
Depth To - meters
4050 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 4050 - 4050 m (Ref. 51665)
Trophic Level
3.39 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
23.5 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
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (40 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