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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Western Pacific tonguefish

Symphurus thermophilus Munroe & Hashimoto, 2008
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Max Length
8.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
239–733 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Western Pacific tonguefish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Symphurus thermophilus
Authority
Munroe & Hashimoto, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.7 cm
Depth Range
239–733 m
Latitude
36°S – 27°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Water Temp
19–22 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Western Pacific tonguefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Western Pacific tonguefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Western Pacific tonguefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Western Pacific tonguefish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 239 - 733 m . Tropical; 19°C - 22°C ; 27°N - 36°S endemic species in the western Pacific Ocean collected at several active hydrothermal vent sites with a disjunct distribution over a wide geographic range from Kaikata Seamount (26°42.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00427 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
8.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
19–22°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
27°N – 36°S
Described By
Munroe & Hashimoto, 2008

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