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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bascanichthys Pusillus

Bascanichthys pusillus Seale, 1917
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bascanichthys Pusillus (Bascanichthys pusillus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bascanichthys pusillus
Authority
Seale, 1917
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bascanichthys Pusillus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bascanichthys Pusillus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bascanichthys Pusillus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seale, 1917

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