Threadfin rockling (Gaidropsarus ensis) fish species and information / pictures of Threadfin rockling - Gaidropsarus ensis

Threadfin rockling (Gaidropsarus ensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Gaidropsarus ensis

Common Name
Threadfin rockling

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0

Classification

Classified By
Reinhardt, 1837
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Hakes and burbots (Lotidae)

Distribution

Region
Northwest Atlantic
Distribution
Northwest Atlantic: Baffin Bay, Greenland, and from deep waters off the east coast of North America from near Browns Bank (Canada) to off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (USA).
Range
76°N - 35°N, 77°W - 36°W

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
2000 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2000 m (Ref. 58426)
Trophic Level
3.38 s.e. 0.49 Based on food items.
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
40.0 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
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (36 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