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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Malapterus Reticulatus

Malapterus reticulatus Valenciennes, 1839
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Max Length
19.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

The species is known to be cleaners of Scorpis individuals, feeding of buccal isopod ectoparasites .

Scientific Name
Malapterus reticulatus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1839
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
19.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Malapterus
Malapterus
Species
Malapterus Reticulatus
Malapterus reticulatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Malapterus Reticulatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Malapterus Reticulatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 33°S - 35°S, 83°W - 76°W Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Juan Fernández Is.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
19.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1839

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