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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Micropogonias Megalops

Micropogonias megalops Gilbert, 1890
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Micropogonias Megalops (Micropogonias megalops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Micropogonias megalops
Authority
Gilbert, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
40 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Micropogonias Megalops is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Micropogonias Megalops is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Micropogonias Megalops is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Micropogonias Megalops is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 26 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 16°N Central Pacific: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1890

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Micropogon megalops Gilbert 1890 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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