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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Champsodon Vorax

Champsodon vorax Günther, 1867
Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
34–84 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Champsodon Vorax is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Champsodon vorax
Authority
Günther, 1867
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
8.2 cm
Depth Range
34–84 m
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 23; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 21; Vertebrae: 29 - 33. Tip of first dorsal fin speckled, not solidly dark. Transverse row of 4 sensory papillae between posterior margins of pterotic ridges (Ref 12850).: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Champsodon Vorax is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Champsodon Vorax is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Champsodon Vorax is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 34 - 84 m . Tropical recorded off the coast of Batroun, northern part of Lebanon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm
Dorsal Spines
5
Dorsal Rays
21
Anal Rays
19
Vertebrae
31

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1867

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Champsodon microphthalmus Regan 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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