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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Uranoscopus Chinensis

Uranoscopus chinensis Guichenot, 1882
Max Length
27.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
7–64 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Uranoscopus Chinensis (Uranoscopus chinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Uranoscopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 7 and 64 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Uranoscopus chinensis
Authority
Guichenot, 1882
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
27.5 cm
Depth Range
7–64 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Uranoscopus Chinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Uranoscopus Chinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 7 - 64 m , usually 10 - 18 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
27.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Guichenot, 1882

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Uranoscopus flavipinnis Kishimoto 1987 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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