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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Etrumeus Acuminatus

Etrumeus acuminatus Gilbert, 1890
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Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Etrumeus Acuminatus (Etrumeus acuminatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dussumieriidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Etrumeus acuminatus
Authority
Gilbert, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Etrumeus Acuminatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Etrumeus Acuminatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1890

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