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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bodianus Busellatus

Bodianus busellatus Gomon, 2006
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Bodianus Busellatus (Bodianus busellatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bodianus busellatus
Authority
Gomon, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bodianus Busellatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bodianus Busellatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bodianus Busellatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific: Marquesas and Pitcairn Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.09 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gomon, 2006

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