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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Panturichthys Isognathus

Panturichthys isognathus Poll, 1953
Max Length
32.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
40–150 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Panturichthys Isognathus (Panturichthys isognathus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heterenchelyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 32.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 150 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Panturichthys isognathus
Authority
Poll, 1953
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.5 cm
Depth Range
40–150 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Panturichthys Isognathus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Panturichthys Isognathus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Panturichthys Isognathus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 150 m . Tropical south of the equator.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
32.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1953

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pantaurichthys isognathus Poll 1953 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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