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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Tyler's toby

Canthigaster tyleri Allen & Randall, 1977
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Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
1–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Secretive, often in holes or under ledges. Feeds on a variety of algae, sponges and invertebrates .

Scientific Name
Canthigaster tyleri
Authority
Allen & Randall, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9 cm
Depth Range
1–40 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tyler's toby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tyler's toby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 40 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Mauritius, Comoros, Maldives, and Seychelles.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.19
Food Items

a variety of algae, sponges and invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.03631 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 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 & Randall, 1977

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