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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Prosoproctus Pataecus

Prosoproctus pataecus Poss & Eschmeyer, 1979
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
69–82 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Prosoproctus Pataecus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Prosoproctus pataecus
Authority
Poss & Eschmeyer, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Depth Range
69–82 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Frontals, parietals, and infraorbital bones not heavily armored. Depression in interorbit narrow or non-existent. Pelvic-fin insertion anterior or just behind pectoral fin base. Anus just behind pelvic fins, far forward of anal fin origin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prosoproctus Pataecus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Prosoproctus Pataecus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Prosoproctus Pataecus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 69 - 82 m . Tropical South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.13 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poss & Eschmeyer, 1979

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