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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Panama croaker

Ophioscion panamensis Schultz, 1945
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Max Length
9.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Panama croaker is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ophioscion panamensis
Authority
Schultz, 1945
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 21. Lacks small dark spots.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Panama croaker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Panama croaker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Panama croaker is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: Belize to Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
9.1cm
Dorsal Rays
21

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1945

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