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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Goniistius Quadricornis

Goniistius quadricornis Günther, 1860
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Goniistius Quadricornis (Goniistius quadricornis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Goniistius quadricornis
Authority
Günther, 1860
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Goniistius
Goniistius
Species
Goniistius Quadricornis
Goniistius quadricornis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Goniistius Quadricornis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Goniistius Quadricornis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Temperate Pacific Ocean.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.7±0.25

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1860

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