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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Kurt's coralblenny

Ecsenius kurti Springer, 1988
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Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
2
Depth
0–15 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Adults are found in coral reefs . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters . Minimum depth of 0 m reported from Ref. 5396.

Scientific Name
Ecsenius kurti
Authority
Springer, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
3.5 cm
Depth Range
0–15 m
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kurt's coralblenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kurt's coralblenny is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 15 m . Tropical known only from the Cuyo Islands, Palawan, Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Springer, 1988

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