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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Jaydia Novaeguineae

Jaydia novaeguineae Valenciennes, 1832
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
22–62 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Usually lives on sand bottom in shallow waters from depths of 22-62 m. Trawled specimens were collected from 40-55 m on an open sandy area .

Scientific Name
Jaydia novaeguineae
Authority
Valenciennes, 1832
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.9 cm
Depth Range
22–62 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Jaydia Novaeguineae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Jaydia Novaeguineae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 22 - 62 m . Tropical west to Madagascar and and the southern Red Sea; also reported from Kenya.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.42

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.22 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 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
Valenciennes, 1832

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