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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Meganthias Kingyo

Meganthias kingyo Kon, Yoshino & Sakurai, 2000
Max Length
27.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
100–150 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Meganthias Kingyo is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Meganthias kingyo
Authority
Kon, Yoshino & Sakurai, 2000
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
27.8 cm
Depth Range
100–150 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Meganthias
Meganthias
Species
Meganthias Kingyo
Meganthias kingyo

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 26. U-shaped caudal fin with paddle-like lobes; outer margin of soft anal fin vertical .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Meganthias Kingyo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Meganthias Kingyo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Meganthias Kingyo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 100 - 150 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Ryukyu Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02512 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
27.8cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
17
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kon, Yoshino & Sakurai, 2000

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