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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Skulpin

Physiculus helenaensis Paulin, 1989
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Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Physiculus helenaensis
Authority
Paulin, 1989
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Skulpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Skulpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Skulpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Skulpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical Southeast Atlantic: St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Paulin, 1989

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