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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Five-rayed sanddab

Citharichthys mariajorisae Pérez, 1995
Max Length
12.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Five-rayed sanddab (Citharichthys mariajorisae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Citharichthys mariajorisae
Authority
Pérez, 1995
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 79 - 90; Anal soft rays: 59 - 69. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Five-rayed sanddab is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Five-rayed sanddab is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - ? m . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
12.4cm
Dorsal Rays
85
Anal Rays
64

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Pérez, 1995

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