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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Longfin burrower

Apodocreedia vanderhorsti de Beaufort, 1948
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Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–16 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Longfin burrower is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Apodocreedia vanderhorsti
Authority
de Beaufort, 1948
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8 cm
Depth Range
0–16 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Apodocreedia
Apodocreedia
Species
Longfin burrower
Apodocreedia vanderhorsti

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 36 - 40; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 33 - 36. Body silvery white.: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longfin burrower is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longfin burrower is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longfin burrower is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 16 m . Subtropical South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8cm
Dorsal Rays
38
Anal Rays
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
de Beaufort, 1948

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