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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pallid basslet

Liopropoma pallidum Fowler, 1938
Max Length
6.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
6–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pallid basslet (Liopropoma pallidum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Epinephelidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 6 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Liopropoma pallidum
Authority
Fowler, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.4 cm
Depth Range
6–40 m
Latitude
25°S – 15°N
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pallid basslet 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; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 40 m . Tropical; 15°N - 25°S Pacific Ocean: eastern Caroline, Mariana and Marshall Islands; Line, Society, Tuamoto, Austral and Pitcairn Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
6.4cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
15°N – 25°S
Described By
Fowler, 1938

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