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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Neomerinthe Megalepis

Neomerinthe megalepis Fowler, 1938
Max Length
9.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
215–505 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Neomerinthe Megalepis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Neomerinthe megalepis
Authority
Fowler, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.4 cm
Depth Range
215–505 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neomerinthe Megalepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neomerinthe Megalepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neomerinthe Megalepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neomerinthe Megalepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 215 - 505 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1938

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Scorpaena megalepis Fowler 1938 Synonym
Sebastapistes megalepis Fowler 1932 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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