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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Cosmocampus Heraldi

Cosmocampus heraldi Fritzsche, 1980
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
6–23 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Found over rocky reefs and sand bottoms. Males may mature at 7 cm SL. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .

Scientific Name
Cosmocampus heraldi
Authority
Fritzsche, 1980
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7 cm
Depth Range
6–23 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cosmocampus Heraldi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cosmocampus Heraldi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 6 - 23 m . Subtropical; 25°S - 35°S, 83°W - 76°W Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00035 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ 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
Subtropical
Described By
Fritzsche, 1980

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