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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Hypsopsetta Macrocephala

Hypsopsetta macrocephala Breder, 1936
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
69.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypsopsetta Macrocephala (Hypsopsetta macrocephala) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Hypsopsetta macrocephala
Authority
Breder, 1936
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
69.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hypsopsetta
Hypsopsetta
Species
Hypsopsetta Macrocephala
Hypsopsetta macrocephala

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypsopsetta Macrocephala is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypsopsetta Macrocephala is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypsopsetta Macrocephala is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypsopsetta Macrocephala is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01622 × L3 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
69.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Breder, 1936

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