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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Steeplined drum

Larimus acclivis Jordan & Bristol, 1898
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
1–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
18 cm
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Inhabits coastal waters and lagoons . Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans . Common in local markets . Depth range assumed (RF).

Scientific Name
Larimus acclivis
Authority
Jordan & Bristol, 1898
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26 cm
Depth Range
1–30 m
Latitude
6°S – 32°N
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steeplined drum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steeplined drum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steeplined drum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Steeplined drum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 1 - 30 m. Tropical; 32°N - 6°S, 115°W - 77°W

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3
Food Items

planktonic crustaceans (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
32°N – 6°S
Described By
Jordan & Bristol, 1898

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English steeplined drum
🌍CES larimus kalifornský
🇫🇷French Verrue à Stries Noires
🇵🇹Portuguese Corvina-graciosa
🇪🇸Spanish Bombache Boquinete · Cajero · Cajeta · Corvineta de Estrias Negras · Rabo Amarillo · boquineta · boquinete

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .

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