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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Minute wrasse

Minilabrus striatus Randall & Dor, 1981
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Minute wrasse (Minilabrus striatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Minilabrus striatus
Authority
Randall & Dor, 1981
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Minute wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Minute wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 12 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Eritrea, Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

zooplankton

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Dor, 1981

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Minute wrasse
🌍CES kněžíček drobný
🇵🇹Portuguese Bodião-anão
🇷🇺Russian Малый губан

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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