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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Doryrhamphus Malus

Doryrhamphus malus Whitley, 1954
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Known to depths of ca. 6 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .

Scientific Name
Doryrhamphus malus
Authority
Whitley, 1954
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Doryrhamphus Malus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Doryrhamphus Malus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Doryrhamphus Malus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical endemic to Australia from Mackay Reef to Masthead Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00095 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Whitley, 1954

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