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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Prognichthys Occidentalis

Prognichthys occidentalis Parin, 1999
Max Length
17.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Prognichthys Occidentalis (Prognichthys occidentalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Exocoetidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.9 cm. 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
Prognichthys occidentalis
Authority
Parin, 1999
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.9 cm
Latitude
40°S – 40°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Beloniformes
Beloniformes
Family
Exocoetidae
Exocoetidae
Genus
Prognichthys
Prognichthys
Species
Prognichthys Occidentalis
Prognichthys occidentalis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Prognichthys Occidentalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prognichthys Occidentalis 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; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 40°N - 40°S east coast of North America to 40°N and off South America to 40°S.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
17.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
40°N – 40°S
Described By
Parin, 1999

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