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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Genypterus Brasiliensis

Genypterus brasiliensis Regan, 1903
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Max Length
68.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
60–200 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Genypterus Brasiliensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Genypterus brasiliensis
Authority
Regan, 1903
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
68.8 cm
Depth Range
60–200 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Genypterus Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Genypterus Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Genypterus Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 200 m . Subtropical; 21°S - 42°S, 66°W - 40°W Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Bahia San Matias, Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.65

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00209 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
68.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Regan, 1903

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