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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Bodianus Cylindriatus

Bodianus cylindriatus Tanaka, 1930
Max Length
14.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
250–510 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Bodianus Cylindriatus (Bodianus cylindriatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 250 and 510 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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 cylindriatus
Authority
Tanaka, 1930
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.2 cm
Depth Range
250–510 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10. This species has the following characters: D XII, 10; caudal fin rays 10 + 12 + 10; pectoral-fin rays ii, 14-15; lateral line scales 30-31 (rarely 31); scales above lateral line 2-3; scales below lateral line 8½-10½; predorsal scales 25-27; total gill rakers 13-17; upper jaw have prominent anterior canines of similar size; dental ridge is low, 2 consecutive rows of shorter canines, the first with 4 teeth slightly longer than 4-5 in second row; posterior end of upper jaw with moderately large canine; lower jaw with first prominent anterior canine ca ½ - 2/3 size of second, directed anterodorsally and slightly laterally; dental ridge low with 2 series of smaller caniniform teeth laterally, the first with about 4 teeth slightly longer than 6-7 in second; similar sized lateral teeth in both jaws; shallow body, 21.3-25.5% SL; snout, 7.6-10.4% SL; short head, 31.8-34.2% SL; first soft ray of pelvic fin not prolonged as filament, at most reaching just beyond anus .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bodianus Cylindriatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 250 - 510 m . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
14.2cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
10

🌡️ 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
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Tanaka, 1930

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Verreo cylindriatus Tanaka 1930 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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