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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Ijimaia Antillarum

Ijimaia antillarum Howell Rivero, 1935
Max Length
85.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ijimaia Antillarum (Ijimaia antillarum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ateleopodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 85.5 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ijimaia antillarum
Authority
Howell Rivero, 1935
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
85.5 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ijimaia Antillarum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ijimaia Antillarum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: Cuba.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00069 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
85.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Howell Rivero, 1935

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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