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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Paralichthys Delfini

Paralichthys delfini Pequeño & Plaza, 1987
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paralichthys Delfini (Paralichthys delfini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paralichthys delfini
Authority
Pequeño & Plaza, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paralichthys Delfini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paralichthys Delfini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paralichthys Delfini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.16 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Pequeño & Plaza, 1987

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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