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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Pylorobranchus Hoi

Pylorobranchus hoi McCosker, Loh, Lin & Chen, 2012
Max Length
56.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pylorobranchus Hoi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pylorobranchus hoi
Authority
McCosker, Loh, Lin & Chen, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
56.8 cm
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pylorobranchus
Pylorobranchus
Species
Pylorobranchus Hoi
Pylorobranchus hoi

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 182 - 183. This moderately elongate myrophin is distinguished by the following characters: tail 52%-59% of TL; dorsal fin arising in anterior trunk region; median fins elevated; pectoral fin rounded, developed, twice eye diameter; gill opening preceded anteromedially by a small lappet-like fleshy protuberance; rear margin of orbit above rictus; cephalic pores developed, SO 1+3, IO 4+2, POM 6+3, and ST 3 present; teeth conical, developed, uniserial in jaws and vomer; coloration brown, median fins white, anal-fin membrane black posteriorly; vertebral formula 30.3/62.7/182.3, total vertebrae 182 or 183 .: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pylorobranchus Hoi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pylorobranchus Hoi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pylorobranchus Hoi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 300 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.3±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
56.8cm
Vertebrae
183

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McCosker, Loh, Lin & Chen, 2012

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