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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Saury

Cololabis adoceta Böhlke, 1951
Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Saury (Cololabis adoceta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scomberesocidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Cololabis adoceta
Authority
Böhlke, 1951
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
5.6 cm
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Oceanodromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Saury is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Saury is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Saury is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Saury is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Migration
Oceanodromous
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
5.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Böhlke, 1951

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