Snubnose whiptail (Kuronezumia leonis) fish species and information / pictures of Snubnose whiptail - Kuronezumia leonis

Snubnose whiptail (Kuronezumia leonis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Kuronezumia leonis

Common Name
Snubnose whiptail

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Brownish in color.

Classification

Classified By
Barnard, 1925
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Atlantic
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia and off Cape Point, South Africa. Also southwest Atlantic.
Range
- 35°S

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
161 m
Depth To - meters
850 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 161 - 850 m (Ref. 11953)
Trophic Level
3.6 s.e. 0.49 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
50.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5156 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 (52 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