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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Shorthead sole

Brachirus breviceps Ogilby, 1910
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Shorthead sole is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brachirus breviceps
Authority
Ogilby, 1910
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Shorthead sole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shorthead sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Shorthead sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Shorthead sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ogilby, 1910

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