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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Symphurus Tessellatus

Symphurus tessellatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1824
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
1–86 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Symphurus tessellatus
Authority
Quoy & Gaimard, 1824
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22 cm
Depth Range
1–86 m
Latitude
40°S – 25°N
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 91 - 102; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 77 - 86. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Symphurus Tessellatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Symphurus Tessellatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Symphurus Tessellatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 86 m , usually 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 25°N - 40°S, 89°W - 30°W south to Uruguay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Rays
97
Anal Rays
82

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
25°N – 40°S
Described By
Quoy & Gaimard, 1824

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