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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Paracirrhites Nisus

Paracirrhites nisus Randall, 1963
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
3–14 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Paracirrhites Nisus (Paracirrhites nisus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cirrhitidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 14 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paracirrhites nisus
Authority
Randall, 1963
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.1 cm
Depth Range
3–14 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paracirrhites Nisus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracirrhites Nisus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 3 - 14 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Polynesia and Cook Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5
Food Items

small crustaceands and fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 1963

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