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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Biafra doctorfish

Prionurus biafraensis Blache & Rossignol, 1962
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Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
15 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Prionurus biafraensis
Authority
Blache & Rossignol, 1962
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

With 2 pale bars on head; 3 spines on caudal peduncle.: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Biafra doctorfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Biafra doctorfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Biafra doctorfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Blache & Rossignol, 1962

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Biafra doctorfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Biafra doctorfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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