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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Kyphosus Azureus

Kyphosus azureus (Jenkins & Evermann, 1889)
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2
Depth
0–8 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Kyphosus Azureus (Kyphosus azureus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Kyphosidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 8 metres. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kyphosus azureus
Authority
(Jenkins & Evermann, 1889)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Depth Range
0–8 m
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kyphosus Azureus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kyphosus Azureus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kyphosus Azureus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Spawn Location
Pelagic

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
2
🐠 Schooling

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
45cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
(Jenkins & Evermann, 1889)

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 18 records indexed .

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