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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Natal weedfish

Heteroclinus antinectes Günther, 1861
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Natal weedfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Heteroclinus antinectes
Authority
Günther, 1861
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Natal weedfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Natal weedfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Natal weedfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Natal weedfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical Indian Ocean: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1861

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