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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Crested morwong

Goniistius vestitus Castelnau, 1879
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
5–30 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Crested morwong (Goniistius vestitus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Goniistius vestitus
Authority
Castelnau, 1879
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
35 cm
Depth Range
5–30 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Goniistius
Goniistius
Species
Crested morwong
Goniistius vestitus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Crested morwong is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Crested morwong 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; depth range 5 - 30 m . Subtropical Pacific Ocean: New Caledonia and Australia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.25

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1879

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