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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Pampus Punctatissimus

Pampus punctatissimus Temminck & Schlegel, 1845
Max Length
25.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pampus Punctatissimus (Pampus punctatissimus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stromateidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pampus punctatissimus
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1845
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
25.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 40 - 46; Anal spines: 5 - 7; Anal soft rays: 38 - 44. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pampus Punctatissimus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Also Ref. 101194.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and the East China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
25.8cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
43
Anal Spines
6
Anal Rays
41

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1845

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