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Spongy rat tail (Bathygadus spongiceps) fish species information

Scientific Name
Bathygadus spongiceps

Common Name
Spongy rat tail

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

Classification

Classified By
Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Indo-Pacific.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1207 m
Depth To - meters
1463 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1207 - 1463 m (Ref. 26165)
Trophic Level
3.16 s.e. 0.28 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
27.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 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