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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Pholidichthys Anguis

Pholidichthys anguis Springer & Larson, 1996
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
19–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Specimens collected using benthic trawl, from a muddy substrate which include sand, shell, sponges, and rocky reef and coral patches .

Scientific Name
Pholidichthys anguis
Authority
Springer & Larson, 1996
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
24.5 cm
Depth Range
19–70 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 86 - 98; Anal soft rays: 70 - 81. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pholidichthys Anguis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pholidichthys Anguis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pholidichthys Anguis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 19 - 70 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Northern Territory, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm
Dorsal Rays
92
Anal Rays
76

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Springer & Larson, 1996

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

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