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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Golden mojarra

Deckertichthys aureolus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

There is not much knowledge of the biology of this species, aside from being found in coastal areas, but are very rare in coastal lagoons. It is commonly found in the discarded fauna of shrimp trawls .

Scientific Name
Deckertichthys aureolus
Authority
Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Latitude
3°S – 10°N
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Deckertichthys
Deckertichthys
Species
Golden mojarra
Deckertichthys aureolus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Golden mojarra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Golden mojarra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Golden mojarra is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Golden mojarra is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 10°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.7±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
10°N – 3°S
Described By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

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