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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Paracheilinus Paineorum

Paracheilinus paineorum Allen, Erdmann & Yusmalinda, 2016
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
15–65 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Paracheilinus Paineorum (Paracheilinus paineorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 70 cm. It occurs at depths between 15 and 65 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Paracheilinus paineorum
Authority
Allen, Erdmann & Yusmalinda, 2016
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
70 cm
Depth Range
15–65 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paracheilinus Paineorum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracheilinus Paineorum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 65 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia (107895), Timor-Leste (119170).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
70cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
61.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen, Erdmann & Yusmalinda, 2016

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