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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🎣 Game Fish 🌡️ Subtropical 🎣 Game Fish

Pachymetopon Grande

Pachymetopon grande Günther, 1859
Max Length
65 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
35 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pachymetopon Grande (Pachymetopon grande) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 65 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Valued as a sport fish.

Scientific Name
Pachymetopon grande
Authority
Günther, 1859
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
65 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pachymetopon Grande is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pachymetopon Grande is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pachymetopon Grande is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
30cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Pachymetopon Grande is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.34
Food Items

ascideans, crustaceans, and algae

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02042 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
65cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1859

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pachymetopon glaucum Norman 1935 Synonym
Pachymetopon guentheri Steindachner 1869 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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