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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Coris Roseoviridis

Coris roseoviridis Randall, 1999
Max Length
19.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
12–58 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Coris Roseoviridis (Coris roseoviridis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 12 and 58 metres. 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
Coris roseoviridis
Authority
Randall, 1999
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.8 cm
Depth Range
12–58 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 25. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coris Roseoviridis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coris Roseoviridis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 58 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Pitcairn Islands, Tuamoto Islands, Austral Islands and Cook Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
19.8cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 1999

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