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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brazilian flamefish

Apogon americanus Castelnau, 1855
Max Length
10.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Maximum depth from Ref. 126840. Inhabits rock pools but also found to depths of at least 50 m. Hides in holes and crevices during the day . Feeds on plankton .

Scientific Name
Apogon americanus
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.1 cm
Depth Range
0–70 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Apogoniformes
Apogoniformes
Family
Apogonidae
Apogonidae
Genus
Apogon
Apogon
Species
Brazilian flamefish
Apogon americanus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brazilian flamefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brazilian flamefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brazilian flamefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 70 m , usually 0 - 35 m . Tropical; - 24°S Southwest Atlantic and Eastern Central Atlantic: Brazil, including Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

plankton (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
10.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Apogon brasilianus Gilbert 1900 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 14 records indexed .

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