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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Urobatis Pardalis

Urobatis pardalis Flores, Angula, López & Bussing, 2015
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Max Length
46.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
11–14 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
65.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Urobatis Pardalis (Urobatis pardalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Urotrygonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 11 and 14 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Urobatis pardalis
Authority
Flores, Angula, López & Bussing, 2015
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
46.2 cm
Depth Range
11–14 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
65.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Urobatis Pardalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Urobatis Pardalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 11 - 14 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Colombia to northern Costa Rica.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
46.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
65.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Flores, Angula, López & Bussing, 2015

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