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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bascanichthys Myersi

Bascanichthys myersi Herre, 1932
Max Length
78.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bascanichthys Myersi (Bascanichthys myersi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 78.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bascanichthys myersi
Authority
Herre, 1932
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
78.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 215. This species has the following characters: origin of dorsal fin behind the middle of the head; body depth 1.5% TL; snout length 9.7% HL; upper jaw length 19.5% HL; dark bands on head .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bascanichthys Myersi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bascanichthys Myersi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bascanichthys Myersi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
78.6cm
Vertebrae
215

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1932

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