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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Günther's karanteen

Crenidens macracanthus Günther, 1874
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Günther's karanteen is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Crenidens macracanthus
Authority
Günther, 1874
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XII,10; A III, 10; pectoral-fin rays 14; scale rows above lateral line 5, below 11; pored lateral-line scales 47-48; gill rakers 6 + 1 + 12 = 19; second anal-fin spine (2AS) is much larger than 3AS, the length of 3AS 1.34-1.41 in 2AS; incisor-like teeth has five points, all points subequal in size, forming a flat cutting edge at each incisor-like teeth .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Günther's karanteen is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Günther's karanteen is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Günther's karanteen is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5
Food Items

algae (based on unique teeth formation) (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1874

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