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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bodianus Brasiliensis

Bodianus brasiliensis Heiser, Moura & Robertson, 2000
Max Length
23.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
5–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bodianus Brasiliensis (Bodianus brasiliensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 70 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Bodianus brasiliensis
Authority
Heiser, Moura & Robertson, 2000
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.3 cm
Depth Range
5–70 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bodianus Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bodianus Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bodianus Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 70 m . Tropical Southwest Atlantic: endemic to Brazil from Recife Manuel Luis in the North to São Paulo State (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
23.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Heiser, Moura & Robertson, 2000

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