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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Nectamia Zebrina

Nectamia zebrina Fraser, Randall & Lachner, 1999
Max Length
7.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–10 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Nectamia Zebrina (Nectamia zebrina) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Nectamia zebrina
Authority
Fraser, Randall & Lachner, 1999
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.4 cm
Depth Range
0–10 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nectamia Zebrina is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nectamia Zebrina is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nectamia Zebrina is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical known only from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
7.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fraser, Randall & Lachner, 1999

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