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🌊 Marine Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Squalus Brevirostris

Squalus brevirostris Tanaka, 1917
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Squalus Brevirostris (Squalus brevirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Squalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Squalus brevirostris
Authority
Tanaka, 1917
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Squalus Brevirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Squalus Brevirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Squalus Brevirostris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range ? - 130 m . Subtropical South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tanaka, 1917

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