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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Branchiostegus Gloerfelti

Branchiostegus gloerfelti Dooley & Kailola, 1988
Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
50–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Branchiostegus Gloerfelti is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Branchiostegus gloerfelti
Authority
Dooley & Kailola, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
24 cm
Depth Range
50–70 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Branchiostegus Gloerfelti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

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🦐 Diet

Diet information for Branchiostegus Gloerfelti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 70 m . Tropical West Pacific: known only from the holotype.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
24cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 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
Dooley & Kailola, 1988

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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