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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Omobranchus Steinitzi

Omobranchus steinitzi Springer & Gomon, 1975
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .

Scientific Name
Omobranchus steinitzi
Authority
Springer & Gomon, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Omobranchus Steinitzi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Omobranchus Steinitzi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Omobranchus Steinitzi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Springer & Gomon, 1975

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