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Pelagic basslet (Howella brodiei) fish species information

Scientific Name
Howella brodiei

Common Name
Pelagic basslet

Biology
Inhabits the open ocean. Spends the day in midwater from 305-1,829 m depth and migrates near surface at night (Ref. 2850). Mesopelagic (Ref. 75154).

Classification

Classified By
Ogilby, 1899
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Oceanic basslets (Howellidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: central California, USA to Chile. Western Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). Western Atlantic: collected off the Guianas (Ref. 13608).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
100 m
Depth To - meters
1829 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range 100 - 1829 m (Ref. 2850)
Trophic Level
3.23 s.e. 0.48 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
7.6 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5352 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (16 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.8)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated