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Diadromous Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Moolgarda Tade

Moolgarda tade Fabricius, 1775
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Moolgarda Tade (Moolgarda tade), first described by Fabricius, 1775 is a fish. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Moolgarda tade
Authority
Fabricius, 1775
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Moolgarda
Moolgarda
Species
Moolgarda Tade
Moolgarda tade

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Moolgarda Tade is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moolgarda Tade is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical West Pacific: Red Sea, East Africa to New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L2.95 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fabricius, 1775

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