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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Girella Leonina

Girella leonina Richardson, 1846
Max Length
46 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
1–15 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Girella Leonina (Girella leonina) 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 46 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore.

Scientific Name
Girella leonina
Authority
Richardson, 1846
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
46 cm
Depth Range
1–15 m
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Girella Leonina is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Girella Leonina is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Girella Leonina is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Girella Leonina is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Hong Kong to Japan (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
46cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Richardson, 1846

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