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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Liparis Fishelsoni

Liparis fishelsoni Smith, 1967
Max Length
2.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
25–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Liparis Fishelsoni (Liparis fishelsoni), first described by Smith, 1967 is a tiny fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 2.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 25 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Liparis fishelsoni
Authority
Smith, 1967
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.6 cm
Depth Range
25–30 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Liparis Fishelsoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Liparis Fishelsoni 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; demersal; depth range 25 - 30 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
2.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1967

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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