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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Halichoeres Signifer

Halichoeres signifer Randall & Earle, 1994
Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
7–12 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Often seen at the interface of low rocky reef and sand, foraging either over either reef or sand. Occurs mainly in small groups of one male and approximately 10 females; with the male observed swimming rapidly and making frequent courtship displays.

Scientific Name
Halichoeres signifer
Authority
Randall & Earle, 1994
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.2 cm
Depth Range
7–12 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Halichoeres Signifer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Halichoeres Signifer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 12 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Oman.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Earle, 1994

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