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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bellator Ribeiroi

Bellator ribeiroi Miller, 1965
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
36–55 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bellator Ribeiroi (Bellator ribeiroi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 36 and 55 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bellator ribeiroi
Authority
Miller, 1965
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.9 cm
Depth Range
36–55 m
Latitude
18°S – 16°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bellator Ribeiroi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bellator Ribeiroi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bellator Ribeiroi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 36 - 55 m . Tropical; 16°N - 18°S, 89°W - 31°W South America (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
16°N – 18°S
Described By
Miller, 1965

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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