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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🎣 Game Fish 🌡️ Subtropical 🎣 Game Fish

Dermatolepis Dermatolepis

Dermatolepis dermatolepis (Boulenger, 1895)
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
12.5 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
21–40 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Dermatolepis Dermatolepis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Dermatolepis dermatolepis
Authority
(Boulenger, 1895)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
12.5 kg
Depth Range
21–40 m
Latitude
13°S – 33°N
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dermatolepis Dermatolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dermatolepis Dermatolepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dermatolepis Dermatolepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dermatolepis Dermatolepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8
Food Items

small benthic fishes and occasionally on crustaceans

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
100cm
Max Weight
12,500g
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
19
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
64.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
33°N – 13°S
Described By
(Boulenger, 1895)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Dermatolepis punctatus Gill 1861 Synonym
Epinephelus dermatolepis Boulenger 1895 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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