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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Red morwong

Morwong fuscus Castelnau, 1879
Max Length
65 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Red morwong (Morwong fuscus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 65 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Morwong fuscus
Authority
Castelnau, 1879
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
65 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Morwong
Morwong
Species
Red morwong
Morwong fuscus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Red morwong is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red morwong is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Red morwong is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Red morwong is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 30 m . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.26

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
65cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Castelnau, 1879

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