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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Canthigaster Marquesensis

Canthigaster marquesensis Allen & Randall, 1977
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Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
15–42 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Canthigaster Marquesensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Canthigaster marquesensis
Authority
Allen & Randall, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
7.1 cm
Depth Range
15–42 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Canthigaster Marquesensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Canthigaster Marquesensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Canthigaster Marquesensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 42 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3
Food Items

filamentous algae and small invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.03631 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen & Randall, 1977

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