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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Diplodus Lineatus

Diplodus lineatus Valenciennes, 1830
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
20 cm
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits rocky bottoms interspersed with sand in near-shore waters to about 30 m depth or slightly more. Feeds on seaweeds and benthic invertebrates .

Scientific Name
Diplodus lineatus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1830
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 13. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diplodus Lineatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Diplodus Lineatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Diplodus Lineatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 30 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Cape Verde Is.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
2.8±0.26
Food Items

seaweeds and benthic invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
35cm
Dorsal Spines
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1830

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