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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cynoglossus Kopsii

Cynoglossus kopsii (Bleeker, 1851)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
24–204 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Kopsii (Cynoglossus kopsii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 24 and 204 metres. 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
Cynoglossus kopsii
Authority
(Bleeker, 1851)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
24–204 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cynoglossus Kopsii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Kopsii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.05 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Bleeker, 1851)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Arelia kopsii Bleeker 1851 Synonym
Cynoglossus brachycephalus Bleeker 1870 Synonym
Cynoglossus kopsi diagramma Chabanaud 1951 Synonym
Cynoglossus kopsi digramma Chabanaud 1951 Synonym
Cynoglossus praecisus Alcock 1890 Synonym
Cynoglossus versicolor Alcock 1890 Synonym
Plagusia kopsii Bleeker 1851 Synonym
Trulla versicolor Alcock 1890 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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