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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Paralichthys Fernandezianus

Paralichthys fernandezianus Steindachner, 1903
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 Fernandezianus (Paralichthys fernandezianus), first described by Steindachner, 1903 is a fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Paralichthys fernandezianus
Authority
Steindachner, 1903
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paralichthys Fernandezianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paralichthys Fernandezianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 25°S - 35°S, 83°W - 76°W Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is.

🌿 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
Least Concern
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
Steindachner, 1903

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