Barethroat slickhead (Asquamiceps hjorti) fish species and information / pictures of Barethroat slickhead - Asquamiceps hjorti

Barethroat slickhead (Asquamiceps hjorti) fish species information

Scientific Name
Asquamiceps hjorti

Common Name
Barethroat slickhead

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Koefoed, 1927
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Smelts (Osmeriformes)
Family
Slickheads (Alepocephalidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic. Indo-West Pacific.
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic. Indo-West Pacific.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1000 m
Depth To - meters
2865 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1000 - 2865 m (Ref. 58018)
Trophic Level
3.33 s.e. 0.43 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
25.3 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (43 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