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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Striped cusk-eel

Ophidion marginatum DeKay, 1842
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Common species found in shallow coastal waters . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass .

Scientific Name
Ophidion marginatum
Authority
DeKay, 1842
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Striped cusk-eel is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Striped cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Striped cusk-eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Striped cusk-eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 41°N - 28°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5

📐 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
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
DeKay, 1842

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Ophidium marginatum DeKay 1842 Synonym
Rissola marginata DeKay 1842 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .

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