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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Gorgeous swallowtail

Meganthias natalensis Fowler, 1925
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Max Length
37.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
88–219 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Gorgeous swallowtail is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Meganthias natalensis
Authority
Fowler, 1925
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37.4 cm
Depth Range
88–219 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Meganthias
Meganthias
Species
Gorgeous swallowtail
Meganthias natalensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 33 - 41. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gorgeous swallowtail is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gorgeous swallowtail is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gorgeous swallowtail is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 88 - 219 m . Tropical South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Feeding Mode
Piscivore
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02512 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
37.4cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
18
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1925

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