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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Chlopsis Nanhaiensis

Chlopsis nanhaiensis Tighe, Ho, Pogonoski & Hibino, 2015
Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chlopsis Nanhaiensis (Chlopsis nanhaiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Chlopsis nanhaiensis
Authority
Tighe, Ho, Pogonoski & Hibino, 2015
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
27 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 353; Anal soft rays: 316 - 315; Vertebrae: 120. Distinguished from its congeners by its bicolored pigmentation, dorsal origin approximately one eye-diameter behind gill opening and the low vertebral count [total 120 (118+, incomplete, tail regenerated), predorsal 12, preanal 35, precaudal 54] .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chlopsis Nanhaiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chlopsis Nanhaiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chlopsis Nanhaiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
27cm
Dorsal Rays
353
Anal Rays
316
Vertebrae
120

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tighe, Ho, Pogonoski & Hibino, 2015

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