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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Grammonus Ater

Grammonus ater Risso, 1810
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
5–30 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow rocky areas . Probably a deep dweller that migrates to coastal areas in August . Uncommon species . Nocturnal, hides in caves during the day .

Scientific Name
Grammonus ater
Authority
Risso, 1810
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
5–30 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Grammonus Ater is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Grammonus Ater is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Grammonus Ater is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Grammonus Ater is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m. Subtropical; 47°N - 30°N, 1°E - 20°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5
🌙 Nocturnal

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Risso, 1810

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