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🌊 Marine Vulnerable ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Pacific chupare

Styracura pacifica Van, 1941
Max Length
150 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pacific chupare (Styracura pacifica) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 150 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Styracura pacifica
Authority
Van, 1941
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
150 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Styracura
Styracura
Species
Pacific chupare
Styracura pacifica

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pacific chupare is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pacific chupare is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pacific chupare is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures . Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
150cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Van, 1941

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