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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Prognathodes Brasiliensis

Prognathodes brasiliensis Burgess, 2001
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
20–70 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Prognathodes Brasiliensis (Prognathodes brasiliensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaetodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 20 and 70 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
Prognathodes brasiliensis
Authority
Burgess, 2001
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
20–70 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Prognathodes Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prognathodes Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

Form pairs during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 70 m . Subtropical Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02239 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Burgess, 2001

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Prognathodes Brasiliensis.

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