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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bulbonaricus Brucei

Bulbonaricus brucei Dawson, 1984
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

The type material was collected amongst the coral Galaxea clavus. Males may be mature at 4.35 cm SL. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

Scientific Name
Bulbonaricus brucei
Authority
Dawson, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bulbonaricus Brucei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bulbonaricus Brucei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - ? m . Tropical known only from Pangani, Maziwi Islands, Tanzania.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00035 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dawson, 1984

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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