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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Tobago reef croake

Odontoscion pitassyae Filho, Duarte, Pfliger & Araujo, 2026
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
15–18 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Tobago reef croake is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Odontoscion pitassyae
Authority
Filho, Duarte, Pfliger & Araujo, 2026
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
15–18 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: smooth, cycloid scales on top of head; predorsal scales rough, scales ctenoid; total number of developed gill rakers 23-27; 52-58 pored lateral-line scales; light greenish yellow to grayish or translucent dorsal and caudal fins; and soft dorsal fin completely covered by scales .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tobago reef croake is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tobago reef croake is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tobago reef croake is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 18 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Dominica, Trinidad & Tobago.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
15cm
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Filho, Duarte, Pfliger & Araujo, 2026

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