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Mugil Brevirostris

Mugil brevirostris Ribeiro, 1915
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Max Length
20.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
0–25 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Mugil Brevirostris (Mugil brevirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mugilidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 25 metres.

Scientific Name
Mugil brevirostris
Authority
Ribeiro, 1915
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
20.9 cm
Depth Range
0–25 m
Latitude
34°S – 4°N
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mugil Brevirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mugil Brevirostris 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

Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 25 m . Tropical; 4°N - 34°S, 54°W - 34°W Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
20.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
4°N – 34°S
Described By
Ribeiro, 1915

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