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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Javanese threadfin

Filimanus hexanema Cuvier, 1829
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Javanese threadfin (Filimanus hexanema) is a ray-finned fish of the family Polynemidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Filimanus hexanema
Authority
Cuvier, 1829
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12. Distinguished by having a body depth 3..2 or more in SL; six pectoral filaments, some extending well past midpoint of anal fin; interorbital region of frontals not markedly concave.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Javanese threadfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Javanese threadfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Javanese threadfin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 5°S - 7°S, 105°E - 107°E Central Pacific: known only from western Java, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01738 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Rays
12

🌡️ 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
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cuvier, 1829

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Polynemus hexanemus Cuvier 1829 Synonym
Polynemus senarius Gronow 1854 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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