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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brown codling

Physiculus huloti Poll, 1953
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
92–320 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brown codling (Physiculus huloti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 92 and 320 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Physiculus huloti
Authority
Poll, 1953
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18 cm
Depth Range
92–320 m
Latitude
11°S – 18°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brown codling is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brown codling is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 92 - 320 m . Tropical; 18°N - 11°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
18°N – 11°S
Described By
Poll, 1953

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES morida Hulotova
🇨🇳Chinese 赫氏小褐鱈

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 666 records indexed .

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