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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Plotosus Abbreviatus

Plotosus abbreviatus Boulenger, 1895
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Plotosus Abbreviatus (Plotosus abbreviatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Plotosidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Plotosus abbreviatus
Authority
Boulenger, 1895
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Plotosus Abbreviatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plotosus Abbreviatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Plotosus Abbreviatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Plotosus Abbreviatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1895

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