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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudomyrophis Atlanticus

Pseudomyrophis atlanticus Blache, 1975
Max Length
25.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
40–100 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudomyrophis Atlanticus (Pseudomyrophis atlanticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudomyrophis atlanticus
Authority
Blache, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25.9 cm
Depth Range
40–100 m
Latitude
17°S – 14°N
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudomyrophis Atlanticus 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; demersal; depth range 40 - 100 m . Tropical; 14°N - 17°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
25.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
14°N – 17°S
Described By
Blache, 1975

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