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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Golden dottyback

Chlidichthys auratus Lubbock, 1975
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Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
2–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
—
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Golden dottyback is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Chlidichthys auratus
Authority
Lubbock, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.9 cm
Depth Range
2–30 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Golden dottyback is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Golden dottyback is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Golden dottyback is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Golden dottyback is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lubbock, 1975

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