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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Flathead pygmy-stargazer

Lesueurina platycephala Fowler, 1908
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Flathead pygmy-stargazer is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lesueurina platycephala
Authority
Fowler, 1908
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
11 cm
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lesueurina
Lesueurina
Species
Flathead pygmy-stargazer
Lesueurina platycephala

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32 - 36; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 36 - 37. Sandy color on dorsally; matches sand types in color and pattern .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Flathead pygmy-stargazer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Flathead pygmy-stargazer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Flathead pygmy-stargazer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m . Subtropical West Pacific: southern Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11cm
Dorsal Rays
34
Anal Rays
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fowler, 1908

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