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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Brotula Flaviviridis

Brotula flaviviridis Greenfield, 2005
Max Length
15.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
7–14 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Brotula Flaviviridis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brotula flaviviridis
Authority
Greenfield, 2005
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15.1 cm
Depth Range
7–14 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 98 - 103; Anal soft rays: 77 - 79; Vertebrae: 43 - 44. The species is distinguished by its yellow-green coloration; narrower eye than the interorbital width; 98-103 dorsal-fin rays; 77-79 anal-fin rays; 24 pectoral-fin rays; 43-44 vertebrae; 2-3 developed gill-rakers; a fleshy interorbital width of less than 4.5% SL; orbit diameter 3.5% SL or less .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brotula Flaviviridis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brotula Flaviviridis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brotula Flaviviridis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 7 - 14 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00363 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
15.1cm
Dorsal Rays
101
Anal Rays
78
Vertebrae
44

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Greenfield, 2005

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