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Squashed face rattail (Nezumia namatahi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Nezumia namatahi

Common Name
Squashed face rattail

Biology
A benthic species (Ref. 75154) found on the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154). Only known from a few specimens.

Classification

Classified By
McCann & McKnight, 1980
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Southwest Pacific
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1250 m
Depth To - meters
1300 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1250 - 1300 m (Ref. 30464)
Trophic Level
3.34 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
35.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (41 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