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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cirrhitus Albopunctatus

Cirrhitus albopunctatus Schultz, 1950
Max Length
8.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cirrhitus Albopunctatus (Cirrhitus albopunctatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cirrhitidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Cirrhitus albopunctatus
Authority
Schultz, 1950
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cirrhitus Albopunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cirrhitus Albopunctatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cirrhitus Albopunctatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cirrhitus Albopunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical known only from Tonga.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1950

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