🌊 Marine
Least Concern
🌡️ Tropical
Point-Tuza croaker
Ophioscion scierus Jordan & Gilbert, 1884
📖 Overview
Found in shallow water (Also Ref. 55763). Feeds mainly on shrimps and other benthic invertebrates . Common in local markets .
Scientific Name
Ophioscion scierus
Authority
Jordan & Gilbert, 1884
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt
🔬 Taxonomy
Class
Ray-finned fishes
Actinopterygii
Order
Perch-like fishes
Perciformes
Family
Sciaenidae
Sciaenidae
Genus
Ophioscion
Ophioscion
Species
Point-Tuza croaker
Ophioscion scierus
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Point-Tuza croaker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Point-Tuza croaker 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; demersal. Tropical; 28°N -
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.48
Food Items
shrimps and other benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.00676 × L3.18
(TL)
Max TL
35cm
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
Salinity Range
30–40ppt
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1884
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