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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Kai stingaree

Urolophus kaianus Günther, 1880
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Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Kai stingaree (Urolophus kaianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Urolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Urolophus kaianus
Authority
Günther, 1880
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
23 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kai stingaree is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kai stingaree 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; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 236 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Kei Islands, Moluccas, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Günther, 1880

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