🌊 Marine
🌡️ Tropical
Narcinops Ornatus
Narcinops ornatus Carvalho, 2008
📖 Overview
A benthic species found offshore on mid-continental shelf. Reaches maturity at ca. 18 cm TL. Biology little known .
Scientific Name
Narcinops ornatus
Authority
Carvalho, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
24.1 cm
Depth Range
48–132 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt
🔬 Taxonomy
Genus
Narcinops
Narcinops
Species
Narcinops Ornatus
Narcinops ornatus
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Narcinops Ornatus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Narcinops Ornatus 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; benthopelagic; depth range 48 - 132 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.01175 × L2.88
(TL)
Max TL
24.1cm
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
Salinity Range
30–40ppt
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Carvalho, 2008
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