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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Symphurus Macrophthalmus

Symphurus macrophthalmus Norman, 1939
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Symphurus Macrophthalmus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Symphurus macrophthalmus
Authority
Norman, 1939
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 87; Anal soft rays: 75; Vertebrae: 48. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Symphurus Macrophthalmus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Symphurus Macrophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Symphurus Macrophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: India and Oman.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.13 (TL)
Dorsal Rays
87
Anal Rays
75
Vertebrae
48

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1939

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