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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Physiculus Argyropastus

Physiculus argyropastus Alcock, 1894
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Physiculus Argyropastus (Physiculus argyropastus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Physiculus argyropastus
Authority
Alcock, 1894
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Ray-finned fishes
Actinopterygii
Order
Cods and allies
Gadiformes
Family
Moridae
Moridae
Genus
Physiculus
Physiculus
Species
Physiculus Argyropastus
Physiculus argyropastus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Physiculus Argyropastus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Physiculus Argyropastus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Physiculus Argyropastus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Physiculus Argyropastus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 234 m . Tropical Indian Ocean.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Alcock, 1894

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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