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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Eucinostomus Melanopterus

Eucinostomus melanopterus (Bleeker, 1863)
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–25 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
23 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Eucinostomus Melanopterus (Eucinostomus melanopterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gerreidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 25 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Eucinostomus melanopterus
Authority
(Bleeker, 1863)
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Depth Range
0–25 m
Latitude
34°S – 33°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eucinostomus Melanopterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eucinostomus Melanopterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eucinostomus Melanopterus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eucinostomus Melanopterus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.2±0.45
Food Items

fish, shrimps, mollusks, zooplankton and detritus (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
30cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
33°N – 34°S
Described By
(Bleeker, 1863)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Eucinostomis melanopter Bleeker 1863 Synonym
Eucynostomus melanopterus Bleeker 1863 Synonym
Gerres bilobus Cuvier 1830 Synonym
Gerres melanopterus Bleeker 1863 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 795 records indexed .

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