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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Haemulon Atlanticus

Haemulon atlanticus Carvalho, Marceniuk, Oliveira & Wosiacki, 2020
Max Length
22.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
0–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

It is found in estuarine, coastal waters, and coral reefs, in sandy and rubby substrates up to a depth of 30 meters. The largest specimen observed was 22.4 cm, standard length .

Scientific Name
Haemulon atlanticus
Authority
Carvalho, Marceniuk, Oliveira & Wosiacki, 2020
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.4 cm
Depth Range
0–30 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haemulon Atlanticus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haemulon Atlanticus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haemulon Atlanticus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Haemulon Atlanticus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 30 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01514 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
22.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Carvalho, Marceniuk, Oliveira & Wosiacki, 2020

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