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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Pontinus Corallinus

Pontinus corallinus Miranda Ribeiro, 1903
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pontinus Corallinus (Pontinus corallinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scorpaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pontinus corallinus
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1903
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pontinus Corallinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pontinus Corallinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pontinus Corallinus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pontinus Corallinus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 100 m . Subtropical Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
59.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1903

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