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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Caramel drummer

Girella fimbriata McCulloch, 1920
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Caramel drummer (Girella fimbriata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Kyphosidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore.

Scientific Name
Girella fimbriata
Authority
McCulloch, 1920
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
36 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Caramel drummer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Caramel drummer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Caramel drummer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Caramel drummer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - ? m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Kermadec Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McCulloch, 1920

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