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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Arabian perchlet

Chelidoperca occipitalis Kotthaus, 1973
Max Length
12.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
180–320 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Arabian perchlet (Chelidoperca occipitalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serranidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 180 and 320 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chelidoperca occipitalis
Authority
Kotthaus, 1973
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.2 cm
Depth Range
180–320 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Arabian perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Arabian perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Arabian perchlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Arabian perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 180 - 320 m . Tropical west coast of India, Pakistan, the Gulf of Oman, and off Socotra Island near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
12.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kotthaus, 1973

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