Abyssobrotula galatheae Nielsen, 1977

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Ophidiiformes \| Ophidiidae \| Neobythitinae
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Common names	神女底鼬鳚, ... more

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Main reference

Nielsen, J.G. 1990. (Ref. 3686)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 16.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3686)

Environment

Bathypelagic; marine; depth range 3110 - 8370 m (Ref. 3686)

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 46°N - 48°S, 166°E - 25°E

In deep waters of tropical and subtropical areas of all oceans. 3 specimens from the Gulf of Guinea (Ref. 3686).
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Short description

Head short with downward inflection. Snout swollen. Eyes small. Poorly developed opercular spine. Anterior gill arch with 8-11 developed gill rakers. Precaudal vertebrae 18-21.

Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family being oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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