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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Delta pikeblenny

Chaenopsis deltarrhis Böhlke, 1957
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
4–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Delta pikeblenny (Chaenopsis deltarrhis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaenopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 4 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Chaenopsis deltarrhis
Authority
Böhlke, 1957
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.5 cm
Depth Range
4–30 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Delta pikeblenny is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Delta pikeblenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 4 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

zooplankton (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Böhlke, 1957

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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