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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Sunburnt pigfish

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

📖 Overview

Sunburnt pigfish (Bodianus solatus) 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 35 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Bodianus solatus
Authority
Gomon, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sunburnt pigfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sunburnt pigfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sunburnt pigfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2008

📊 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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