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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Meuschenia Trachylepis

Meuschenia trachylepis Günther, 1870
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Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
10–40 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Meuschenia Trachylepis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Meuschenia trachylepis
Authority
Günther, 1870
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Depth Range
10–40 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Meuschenia Trachylepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Meuschenia Trachylepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Meuschenia Trachylepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Meuschenia Trachylepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 40 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ 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
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1870

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