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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Collichthys Niveatus

Collichthys niveatus Jordan & Starks, 1906
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Collichthys Niveatus (Collichthys niveatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Collichthys niveatus
Authority
Jordan & Starks, 1906
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Migration
Oceanodromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Collichthys Niveatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Collichthys Niveatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Collichthys Niveatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Collichthys Niveatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 80 m . Subtropical East China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Oceanodromous
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jordan & Starks, 1906

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