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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Achirus Zebrinus

Achirus zebrinus Clark, 1936
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Achirus Zebrinus (Achirus zebrinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Achiridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Achirus zebrinus
Authority
Clark, 1936
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Achirus Zebrinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Achirus Zebrinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Achirus Zebrinus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Achirus Zebrinus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Southeast Pacific: 15°40'N, 93°49'W (type locality).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Clark, 1936

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Trinectes zebrinus Clark 1936 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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