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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Citharichthys Minutus

Citharichthys minutus Cervigón, 1982
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Citharichthys Minutus (Citharichthys minutus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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 minutus
Authority
Cervigón, 1982
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Citharichthys Minutus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Citharichthys Minutus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Citharichthys Minutus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.16 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cervigón, 1982

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