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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Lord Howe sandy

Novaculops pastellus Randall, Earle & Rocha, 2008
Max Length
11.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
10–25 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Lord Howe sandy (Novaculops pastellus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 25 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Novaculops pastellus
Authority
Randall, Earle & Rocha, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.7 cm
Depth Range
10–25 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lord Howe sandy is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lord Howe sandy is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lord Howe sandy is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 25 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
11.7cm

🌡️ 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
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Randall, Earle & Rocha, 2008

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