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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Matsubaraea Fusiformis

Matsubaraea fusiformis Fowler, 1943
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Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–5 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits sandy bottoms along shore lines . Abundant around the low water line spring tide. Caught by small beam trawl and push net at depths not exceeding 5 m deep. Feeds mainly on mysids .

Scientific Name
Matsubaraea fusiformis
Authority
Fowler, 1943
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
6.9 cm
Depth Range
0–5 m
Latitude
28°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Matsubaraea
Matsubaraea
Species
Matsubaraea Fusiformis
Matsubaraea fusiformis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Matsubaraea Fusiformis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Matsubaraea Fusiformis 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 0 - 5 m . Subtropical; 35°N - 28°S, 98°E - 154°E east to the Philippines, north to Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

mysids (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
35°N – 28°S
Described By
Fowler, 1943

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