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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Physiculus Grinnelli

Physiculus grinnelli Jordan & Jordan, 1922
Max Length
27.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
97–400 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Physiculus Grinnelli (Physiculus grinnelli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 97 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Physiculus grinnelli
Authority
Jordan & Jordan, 1922
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
27.3 cm
Depth Range
97–400 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Physiculus Grinnelli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Physiculus Grinnelli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Physiculus Grinnelli is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Physiculus Grinnelli is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 97 - 400 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaii.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
27.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan & Jordan, 1922

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES morida Grinnellova
🇨🇳Chinese 格氏小褐鱈

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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