Information
Ecological parameter: shape factorParameter group: life & body related parameters
Explanation:
The shape factor is defined as the minor ratio of the largest to the smallest part of the body (in general total body length divided by maximum body depth). Four categories are defined.
Classification system: single category assignment system
Abbreviations:
| Category name | Abbreviation | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| < = 4.35 | sh1 | ratio is less than or equal 4.35 (shape factor 1) |
| 4.35 - 4.78 | sh2 | ratio is between 4.35 and 4.78 (shape factor 2) |
| 4.78 - 5.6 | sh3 | ratio is between 4.78 and 5.6 (shape factor 3) |
| > = 5.6 | sh4 | ratio is more than 5.6 (shape factor 4) |
| Taxagroup | Number of assigned taxa / total number of taxa - percentage |
|---|---|
| Acipenseriformes | 3 / 13 - 23% |
| Anguilliformes | 1 / 1 - 100% |
| Atheriniformes | 2 / 4 - 50% |
| Clupeiformes | 2 / 18 - 11.1% |
| Cypriniformes | 35 / 313 - 11.1% |
| Cyprinodontiformes | 2 / 12 - 16.6% |
| Esociformes | 2 / 3 - 66.6% |
| Gadiformes | 1 / 1 - 100% |
| Gasterosteiformes | 2 / 9 - 22.2% |
| Perciformes | 16 / 94 - 17% |
| Petromyzontiformes | 3 / 13 - 23% |
| Pleuronectiformes | 2 / 3 - 66.6% |
| Salmoniformes | 11 / 125 - 8.8% |
| Scorpaeniformes | 1 / 16 - 6.2% |
| Siluriformes | 4 / 7 - 57.1% |