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🌊 Marine Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Branchiostegus Argentatus

Branchiostegus argentatus Cuvier, 1830
Max Length
27.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
51–65 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Branchiostegus Argentatus (Branchiostegus argentatus), first described by Cuvier, 1830 is a medium-sized fish in the family Malacanthidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 27.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 51 to 65 metres. 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 Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Branchiostegus argentatus
Authority
Cuvier, 1830
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
27.3 cm
Depth Range
51–65 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Branchiostegus Argentatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Branchiostegus Argentatus 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; depth range 51 - 65 m . Tropical East and South China seas.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
27.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cuvier, 1830

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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