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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Paloa Polylepis

Paloa polylepis Herre, 1927
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paloa Polylepis (Paloa polylepis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paloa polylepis
Authority
Herre, 1927
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paloa
Paloa
Species
Paloa Polylepis
Paloa polylepis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paloa Polylepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paloa Polylepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paloa Polylepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paloa Polylepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.13 (TL)

🌡️ 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
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1927

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