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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Madang sole

Aseraggodes chapleaui Meniger, 2007
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Madang sole (Aseraggodes chapleaui) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Aseraggodes chapleaui
Authority
Meniger, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 73; Anal soft rays: 49; Vertebrae: 35.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Madang sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Madang sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Madang sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 30 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm
Dorsal Rays
73
Anal Rays
49
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meniger, 2007

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