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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Foa Madagascariensis

Foa madagascariensis Petit, 1931
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
5–6 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Foa Madagascariensis (Foa madagascariensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 5 and 6 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Foa madagascariensis
Authority
Petit, 1931
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
5–6 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Foa Madagascariensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Foa Madagascariensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Foa Madagascariensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 6 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.22 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Petit, 1931

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