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Deepbody cusk (Diplacanthopoma kreffti) fish species information

Scientific Name
Diplacanthopoma kreffti

Common Name
Deepbody cusk

Biology
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).

Classification

Classified By
Cohen & Nielsen, 2002
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cusk eels (Ophidiiformes)
Family
Viviparous brotulas (Bythitidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Indian Ocean
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: northwest Australian shelf (type locality).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
348 m
Depth To - meters
352 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 348 - 352 m (Ref. 46206)
Trophic Level
3.66 s.e. 0.51 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 = 0.5020 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (44 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