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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Sebastes Nivosus

Sebastes nivosus Hilgendorf, 1880
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sebastes Nivosus (Sebastes nivosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sebastidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sebastes nivosus
Authority
Hilgendorf, 1880
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sebastes Nivosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sebastes Nivosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sebastes Nivosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sebastes Nivosus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
59.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Hilgendorf, 1880

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