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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Kentrocapros Spilonotus

Kentrocapros spilonotus Gilbert, 1905
Max Length
10.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
106–293 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Kentrocapros Spilonotus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Kentrocapros spilonotus
Authority
Gilbert, 1905
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.6 cm
Depth Range
106–293 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12. This species is characterized by the following: body covered with rigid carapace except the caudal peduncle, pectoral, dorsal, and anal-fin bases, and around anus; carapace with 6 ridges, dorsolateral (start dorsal to the eyes and extending posteriorly to the level of the dorsal-fin origin), lateral, and ventrolateral ridges: dorsolateral ridges; lateral ridges (start in the region of the posterior edge of each pectoral fin and extend posteriorly to carapace); ventrolateral ridges (start below the pectoral-fin bases and running posteriorly to the terminus of the carapace); middle of the dorsolateral ridges with a pair of compressed, strong spines while the ventrolateral ridges with a corresponding but smaller pair of spines just ventral to the spines on the dorsolateral ridges, and these 4 spines are slightly curving posteriorly; along ventrolateral ridges, a series of low processes posterior to the strong spines. It is hexagonal in cross section and lacks a keel on the ventral surface of the carapace .Cross section: other (see remarks).

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kentrocapros Spilonotus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kentrocapros Spilonotus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kentrocapros Spilonotus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 106 - 293 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaii.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.6cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1905

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