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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Proscyllium Venustum

Proscyllium venustum Tanaka, 1912
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Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
50–100 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Proscyllium Venustum (Proscyllium venustum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Proscylliidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Proscyllium venustum
Authority
Tanaka, 1912
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
60 cm
Depth Range
50–100 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Proscyllium Venustum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Proscyllium Venustum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 100 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00282 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Tanaka, 1912

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