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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Torpedo sand perch

Diplectrum maximum Hildebrand, 1946
Max Length
37 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Torpedo sand perch (Diplectrum maximum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serranidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Diplectrum maximum
Authority
Hildebrand, 1946
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Torpedo sand perch is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Torpedo sand perch is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°N - 4°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
37cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hildebrand, 1946

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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