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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Madagascar False Fusilier

Paracaesio waltervadi Anderson & Collette, 1992
Max Length
42.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
18–40 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Madagascar False Fusilier is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Paracaesio waltervadi
Authority
Anderson & Collette, 1992
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
42.9 cm
Depth Range
18–40 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Lateral line with 69 or 70 tubed scales; scales present on maxilla; caudal fin lunate; color in life blue; jaws lacking exserted teeth anteriorly.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Madagascar False Fusilier is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Madagascar False Fusilier is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Madagascar False Fusilier is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 40 m . Subtropical; 32°S - 36°S, 43°E - 45°E south of Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
42.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Anderson & Collette, 1992

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Madagascar False Fusilier
🌍CES chňapal Waltervadův
🇵🇹Portuguese Fuzileiro-de-Waltervad
🇨🇳Chinese 沃氏若梅鯛

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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