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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Perulibatrachus Aquilonarius

Perulibatrachus aquilonarius Greenfield, 2005
Max Length
23.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
10–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Perulibatrachus Aquilonarius (Perulibatrachus aquilonarius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Perulibatrachus aquilonarius
Authority
Greenfield, 2005
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
23.7 cm
Depth Range
10–30 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal soft rays: 13. This species is characterized by its wide head (37.1-43.6%SL); dorsal-fin rays 17-18; anal-fin rays 13; pectoral-fin rays 21-23; a shallow, funnel-shaped pocket in the upper pectoral-fin axil; body and fins covered with small dark spots .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Perulibatrachus Aquilonarius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Perulibatrachus Aquilonarius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Perulibatrachus Aquilonarius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 10 - 30 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
23.7cm
Dorsal Rays
18
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Greenfield, 2005

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