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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Yellowfin soapfish

Diploprion drachi Estève, 1955
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Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Diploprion drachi
Authority
Estève, 1955
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Diploprion
Diploprion
Species
Yellowfin soapfish
Diploprion drachi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yellowfin soapfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellowfin soapfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yellowfin soapfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yellowfin soapfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 10 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.1±0.68

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01778 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Estève, 1955

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