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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Uranoscopus Marmoratus

Uranoscopus marmoratus Cuvier, 1829
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Max Length
28.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Uranoscopus Marmoratus (Uranoscopus marmoratus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Uranoscopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.2 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Uranoscopus marmoratus
Authority
Cuvier, 1829
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
28.2 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Uranoscopus Marmoratus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Uranoscopus Marmoratus 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; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
28.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cuvier, 1829

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