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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Ophidion Josephi

Ophidion josephi Girard, 1858
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
1–55 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100

📖 Overview

Common species found in shallow coastal waters . Found from shore to 55 m depth . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass .

Scientific Name
Ophidion josephi
Authority
Girard, 1858
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Depth Range
1–55 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ophidion Josephi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ophidion Josephi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ophidion Josephi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ophidion Josephi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 55 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Georgia to northeastern Florida and the entire northern Gulf of Mexico.

🌿 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
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Girard, 1858

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