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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Bathyphylax Pruvosti

Bathyphylax pruvosti Santini, 2006
Max Length
11.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
108–500 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bathyphylax Pruvosti (Bathyphylax pruvosti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triacanthodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 108 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator.

Scientific Name
Bathyphylax pruvosti
Authority
Santini, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
11.9 cm
Depth Range
108–500 m
Trophic Level
4.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bathyphylax Pruvosti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bathyphylax Pruvosti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bathyphylax Pruvosti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bathyphylax Pruvosti is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 108 - 500 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Marquesas Is.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.3±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
11.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Santini, 2006

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