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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Aioliops Tetrophthalmus

Aioliops tetrophthalmus Rennis & Hoese, 1987
Max Length
1.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–4 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Aioliops Tetrophthalmus (Aioliops tetrophthalmus), first described by Rennis & Hoese, 1987 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 1.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 4 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Aioliops tetrophthalmus
Authority
Rennis & Hoese, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
1.6 cm
Depth Range
0–4 m
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aioliops
Aioliops
Species
Aioliops Tetrophthalmus
Aioliops tetrophthalmus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aioliops Tetrophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aioliops Tetrophthalmus 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; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 4 m . Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
1.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rennis & Hoese, 1987

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