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🌊 Marine Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Eyebrow wedgefish

Rhynchobatus palpebratus Compagno & Last, 2008
Max Length
262 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
5–61 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
74.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

A poorly known benthic species that occurs in shallow water on the continental shelf. Presumably feeds on bottom-dwelling fishes and crustaceans. Males sexually mature at 103 cm TL .

Scientific Name
Rhynchobatus palpebratus
Authority
Compagno & Last, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
262 cm
Depth Range
5–61 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
74.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eyebrow wedgefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eyebrow wedgefish 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 5 - 61 m . Tropical; 5°S - 23°S, 113°E - 154°E West Pacific: Eastern Indian Ocean and South-West Pacific; northern Australia and Papua New Guinea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6
Food Items

bottom-dwelling fishes and crustaceans

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00363 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
262cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
74.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Compagno & Last, 2008

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