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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Microphotolepis Multipunctata

Microphotolepis multipunctata Sazonov & Parin, 1977
Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–200 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Microphotolepis Multipunctata (Microphotolepis multipunctata), first described by Sazonov & Parin, 1977 is a small fish in the family Alepocephalidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 200 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Microphotolepis multipunctata
Authority
Sazonov & Parin, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
7.2 cm
Depth Range
0–200 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microphotolepis Multipunctata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microphotolepis Multipunctata 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; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 200 m . Tropical West Pacific: Indonesia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00339 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sazonov & Parin, 1977

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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