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Western falcate lionfish

Ebosia vespertina Matsunuma & Motomura, 2016
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Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
54–770 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Western falcate lionfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ebosia vespertina
Authority
Matsunuma & Motomura, 2016
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
11 cm
Depth Range
54–770 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Western falcate lionfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Western falcate lionfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Western falcate lionfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Western falcate lionfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 54 - 770 m . Tropical; 18°S - 29°S east coast of South Africa between latitudes 18° and 29° S, and southeastern Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Matsunuma & Motomura, 2016

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