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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Rainbow cusk eel

Ophidion iris Breder, 1936
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
0–86 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 86 m depth . Found in rubble bottoms . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass .

Scientific Name
Ophidion iris
Authority
Breder, 1936
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Depth Range
0–86 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rainbow cusk eel is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rainbow cusk eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rainbow cusk eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rainbow cusk eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 86 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 20°N Central Pacific: Gulf of California and adjacent coast of Mexico to Banderas Bay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Breder, 1936

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