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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Brachirus Swinhonis

Brachirus swinhonis Steindachner, 1867
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Brachirus Swinhonis (Brachirus swinhonis), first described by Steindachner, 1867 is a small fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 9.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Brachirus swinhonis
Authority
Steindachner, 1867
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is characterized by the following: head length 24.8% SL; ocular side pelvic-fin length 9.6% SL .Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachirus Swinhonis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1867

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