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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cortez triplefin

Axoclinus nigricaudus Allen & Robertson, 1991
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
0–3 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Adults are common in the intertidal zone. They feed on tiny invertebrates and algae . Eggs are hemispherical and covered with numerous sticky threads that anchor them in the algae on the nesting sites . Larvae are planktonic which occur primarily in shallow, nearshore waters .

Scientific Name
Axoclinus nigricaudus
Authority
Allen & Robertson, 1991
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Depth Range
0–3 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cortez triplefin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cortez triplefin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cortez triplefin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cortez triplefin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.25
Food Items

tiny invertebrates and algae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen & Robertson, 1991

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Axoclinus nigricaudis Allen & Robertson 1991 Synonym
Enneanectus nigricaudus Allen & Robertson 1991 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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