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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Verdean nibbler

Girella zonata Günther, 1859
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
0–8 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Verdean nibbler (Girella zonata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Kyphosidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 8 metres. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Girella zonata
Authority
Günther, 1859
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
21 cm
Depth Range
0–8 m
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Verdean nibbler is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Verdean nibbler is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Verdean nibbler is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Verdean nibbler is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 8 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1859

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