New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Physiculus Peregrinus

Physiculus peregrinus Günther, 1872
Max Length
21.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
238–293 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Physiculus Peregrinus (Physiculus peregrinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 238 and 293 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Physiculus peregrinus
Authority
Günther, 1872
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
21.7 cm
Depth Range
238–293 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Physiculus Peregrinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Physiculus Peregrinus 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; bathypelagic; depth range 238 - 293 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
21.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Günther, 1872

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Physiculus Peregrinus ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.