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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Limnichthys Marisrubri

Limnichthys marisrubri Fricke & Golani, 2012
Max Length
2.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Limnichthys Marisrubri (Limnichthys marisrubri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Creediidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Limnichthys marisrubri
Authority
Fricke & Golani, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
2.2 cm
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26. This species is a very small Limnichthys characterized by the following: origin of anal fin preceding that of dorsal fin, dorsal-fin rays 22-24; anal-fin rays 24-26; pectoral-fin rays 13-15; a strongly developed lateral strip; dorsal saddles 11-14. the posterior 2-4 of which reach the midlateral stripe .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Limnichthys Marisrubri 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; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Northern Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba (Israel and Egypt).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.2cm
Dorsal Rays
23
Anal Rays
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fricke & Golani, 2012

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