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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Oxymetopon Filamentosum

Oxymetopon filamentosum Fourmanoir, 1967
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Oxymetopon Filamentosum (Oxymetopon filamentosum) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oxymetopon filamentosum
Authority
Fourmanoir, 1967
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Oxymetopon
Oxymetopon
Species
Oxymetopon Filamentosum
Oxymetopon filamentosum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Oxymetopon Filamentosum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxymetopon Filamentosum 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; reef-associated. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fourmanoir, 1967

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