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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Maynea Puncta

Maynea puncta Jenyns, 1842
Max Length
28.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–101 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Maynea Puncta (Maynea puncta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 101 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Maynea puncta
Authority
Jenyns, 1842
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
28.2 cm
Depth Range
0–101 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Maynea Puncta is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Maynea Puncta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Maynea Puncta is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Maynea Puncta is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 101 m . Temperate Southeast Pacific: Magellan Province (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00123 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
28.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jenyns, 1842

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Conger punctus Jenyns 1842 Synonym
Maynea patagonica Cunningham 1871 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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