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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Red Sea dwarf lionfish

Neochirus hemprichi Matsunuma, Motomura & Bogorodsky, 2017
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
1–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Red Sea dwarf lionfish (Neochirus hemprichi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 70 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Neochirus hemprichi
Authority
Matsunuma, Motomura & Bogorodsky, 2017
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10.3 cm
Depth Range
1–70 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Neochirus
Neochirus
Species
Red Sea dwarf lionfish
Neochirus hemprichi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Red Sea dwarf lionfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red Sea dwarf lionfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 1 - 70 m , usually 1 - 3 m . Tropical south along the east coast of Africa to the Seychelles, Madagascar and South Africa and east to Oman or the Arabian Gulf.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Matsunuma, Motomura & Bogorodsky, 2017

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