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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Labrisomus Pomaspilus

Labrisomus pomaspilus Springer & Rosenblatt, 1965
Max Length
8.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Labrisomus Pomaspilus (Labrisomus pomaspilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labrisomidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labrisomus pomaspilus
Authority
Springer & Rosenblatt, 1965
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18; Vertebrae: 34.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labrisomus Pomaspilus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central eastern Pacific: Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
8.4cm
Dorsal Spines
18
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
18
Vertebrae
34

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Springer & Rosenblatt, 1965

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