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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pelagocephalus Coheni

Pelagocephalus coheni Tyler & Paxton, 1979
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Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pelagocephalus Coheni is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pelagocephalus coheni
Authority
Tyler & Paxton, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pelagocephalus
Pelagocephalus
Species
Pelagocephalus Coheni
Pelagocephalus coheni

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 17. This species is distinguished by its plate-like nasal apparatus and bifurcate ventral flange of the parasphenoid . : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pelagocephalus Coheni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pelagocephalus Coheni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pelagocephalus Coheni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Southeast Pacific: Norfolk Is.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0263 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
17

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tyler & Paxton, 1979

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