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Abyssianira lingula

Abyssianira lingula

Puerto Rico, Argentina, Bermuda
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Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Wetland, Ocean

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Material examined Holotype: Stn. WHOI 169 A, off Recife, 08 º 03´S, 34 º 23´W, 587 m, 21 Feb 1967, brooding Ψ (AM P 68698). Paratypes: Stn. WHOI 167, off Recife, 07 º 58´S, 34 º 17´W, 1007 m, 20 Feb 1967, 1 brooding Ψ (AM P 68695), 1 brooding Ψ (AM P 72663), 5 ΨΨ (3 of them brooding) and 2 ♂ ɗ (AM P 72664); Stn. WHOI 159, off Recife, 07 º 58´S, 34 º 22´W, 834 m, 18 Feb 1967, 1 brooding Ψ and 1 ɗ (AM P 68694).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Abyssianira lingula is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to wetland, ocean, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Abyssianira lingula.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangePuerto Rico, Argentina, Bermuda
Habitat RangeWetland, Ocean
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificAbyssianira lingula
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyParamunnidae