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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Cirricaecula Macdowelli

Cirricaecula macdowelli McCosker & Randall, 1993
Max Length
22.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cirricaecula Macdowelli (Cirricaecula macdowelli) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cirricaecula macdowelli
Authority
McCosker & Randall, 1993
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
22.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cirricaecula
Cirricaecula
Species
Cirricaecula Macdowelli
Cirricaecula macdowelli

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0; Vertebrae: 127. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cirricaecula Macdowelli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cirricaecula Macdowelli is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cirricaecula Macdowelli is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Formosa Strait, south of Formosa Banks to P'enghu Ch'untao (Pescadores) Island, Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
22.8cm
Vertebrae
127

🌡️ 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
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McCosker & Randall, 1993

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