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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Paralichthys Triocellatus

Paralichthys triocellatus Miranda Ribeiro, 1903
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
60–192 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paralichthys Triocellatus (Paralichthys triocellatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 60 and 192 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paralichthys triocellatus
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1903
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
60–192 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 85; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 63 - 70. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paralichthys Triocellatus 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; depth range 60 - 192 m . Subtropical; 23°S - Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Uruguay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.16 (TL)
Dorsal Rays
82
Anal Rays
67

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1903

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇨🇳Chinese 三眼牙鮃

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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