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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Hymenocephalus Iwamotoi

Hymenocephalus iwamotoi Schwarzhans, 2014
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Hymenocephalus Iwamotoi (Hymenocephalus iwamotoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Hymenocephalus iwamotoi
Authority
Schwarzhans, 2014
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7. This small species (

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hymenocephalus Iwamotoi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hymenocephalus Iwamotoi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hymenocephalus Iwamotoi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 242 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia (Browse Island).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schwarzhans, 2014

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