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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Striated ponyfish

Aurigequula striata James & Badrudeen, 1991
Max Length
17.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Striated ponyfish (Aurigequula striata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Leiognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Aurigequula striata
Authority
James & Badrudeen, 1991
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
17.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Striated ponyfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Striated ponyfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Striated ponyfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Striated ponyfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: Gulf of Mannar (India and Sri Lanka); elsewhere, Singapore.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01738 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
17.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
James & Badrudeen, 1991

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