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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Laemonema Modestum

Laemonema modestum Franz, 1910
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Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Laemonema Modestum (Laemonema modestum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Laemonema modestum
Authority
Franz, 1910
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
34 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Laemonema Modestum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laemonema Modestum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Laemonema Modestum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Laemonema Modestum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Franz, 1910

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