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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Sphyrna Vespertina

Sphyrna vespertina Springer, 1940
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
78.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Sphyrna Vespertina is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Sphyrna vespertina
Authority
Springer, 1940
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
78.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sphyrna Vespertina is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sphyrna Vespertina is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sphyrna Vespertina is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sphyrna Vespertina is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical south to Paita (northern Peru), including Gulf of California (Mexico).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
78.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Springer, 1940

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