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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Apogonichthyoides Regani

Apogonichthyoides regani Whitley, 1951
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Apogonichthyoides Regani (Apogonichthyoides regani), first described by Whitley, 1951 is a tiny fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 4.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Apogonichthyoides regani
Authority
Whitley, 1951
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apogonichthyoides Regani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apogonichthyoides Regani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Cargados Carajos and Seychelles.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm

🌡️ 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
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Whitley, 1951

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