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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Myxodes Ornatus

Myxodes ornatus Stephens & Springer, 1974
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Myxodes Ornatus (Myxodes ornatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Clinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Myxodes ornatus
Authority
Stephens & Springer, 1974
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Myxodes Ornatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myxodes Ornatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Myxodes Ornatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Myxodes Ornatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical Southeast Pacific: Chile.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Stephens & Springer, 1974

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