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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Acanthurus Nigroris

Acanthurus nigroris Valenciennes, 1835
Max Length
12.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
2–20 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Acanthurus Nigroris (Acanthurus nigroris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acanthuridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acanthurus nigroris
Authority
Valenciennes, 1835
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.2 cm
Depth Range
2–20 m
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acanthurus Nigroris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acanthurus Nigroris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acanthurus Nigroris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Acanthurus Nigroris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 20 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02291 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
12.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1835

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Acanthurus atramentatus Jordan & Evermann 1905 Synonym
Acanthurus bipunctatus Günther 1861 Synonym
Acanthurus nigros Günther 1861 Heterotypic
Hepatus atramentatus Jordan & Evermann 1905 Synonym
Teuthis atrimentatus Jordan & Evermann 1903 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 15 records indexed .

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