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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Marleyella Maldivensis

Marleyella maldivensis Norman, 1939
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Marleyella Maldivensis (Marleyella maldivensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pleuronectidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Marleyella maldivensis
Authority
Norman, 1939
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Marleyella Maldivensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marleyella Maldivensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marleyella Maldivensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Marleyella Maldivensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 229 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1939

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