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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Uranoscopus Affinis

Uranoscopus affinis Cuvier, 1829
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
240–250 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Uranoscopus Affinis (Uranoscopus affinis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Uranoscopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 240 and 250 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Uranoscopus affinis
Authority
Cuvier, 1829
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.1 cm
Depth Range
240–250 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Body yellowish brown, without distinctive colour markings (Ref 42788).

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Uranoscopus Affinis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Uranoscopus Affinis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Uranoscopus Affinis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 240 - 250 m . Tropical West Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm
Dorsal Spines
5
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cuvier, 1829

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