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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Blackstripe pirate perch

Aphredoderus ornatus Muller & Simons, 2024
Max Length
8.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Blackstripe pirate perch is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Aphredoderus ornatus
Authority
Muller & Simons, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
8.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: ventrolateral stripe present, and all except A. sayanus by lower mean scale counts; lateral series 42 vs. 46-49, rows above lateral line 8 vs. 9-10, caudal peduncle rows 29 vs. 33-35, and four vs. three dorsal spines. From A. sayanus, this species has a narrower body (mean 30.5% SL vs. 33%). From A. retrodorsalis, this species further differs by having two defined caudal spots and a shorter postopercular length frequently 15% SL .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blackstripe pirate perch is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blackstripe pirate perch is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blackstripe pirate perch is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate North America: USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
8.8cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Muller & Simons, 2024

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