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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Ciliate cockscomb

Alectrias cirratus Lindberg, 1938
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–5 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ciliate cockscomb (Alectrias cirratus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stichaeidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 5 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Alectrias cirratus
Authority
Lindberg, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Max Length
10 cm
Depth Range
0–5 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ciliate cockscomb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ciliate cockscomb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ciliate cockscomb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
6.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m . Polar Northwest Pacific: west coast of Japan Sea at Vladimir Bay and Peter the Great Bay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Lindberg, 1938

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