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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Acanthostracion Guineense

Acanthostracion guineense Bleeker, 1865
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Acanthostracion Guineense (Acanthostracion guineense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ostraciidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acanthostracion guineense
Authority
Bleeker, 1865
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18 cm
Latitude
18°S – 18°N
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acanthostracion Guineense is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acanthostracion Guineense 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; demersal; depth range ? - 200 m . Tropical; 18°N - 18°S, 21°W - 13°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.03715 × L2.8 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
18°N – 18°S
Described By
Bleeker, 1865

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Acanthostracion Guineense.

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