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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Urophycis Mystacea

Urophycis mystacea Miranda Ribeiro, 1903
Max Length
66.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
60–610 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Typical Length
30 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

A benthic species occurring around 200 m depth, rarely found above 60 m. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178.

Scientific Name
Urophycis mystacea
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1903
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
66.5 cm
Depth Range
60–610 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Urophycis Mystacea is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Urophycis Mystacea is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
43.9cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 610 m . Subtropical; 21°S - 66°S, 70°W - 40°W Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.55

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
66.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
63.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1903

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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