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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bascanichthys Sibogae

Bascanichthys sibogae Weber, 1913
Max Length
23.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bascanichthys Sibogae (Bascanichthys sibogae) 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 23.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bascanichthys sibogae
Authority
Weber, 1913
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
23.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bascanichthys Sibogae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bascanichthys Sibogae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bascanichthys Sibogae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: south coast of Timor, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
23.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1913

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