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Alison's blue devil

Paraplesiops alisonae Hoese & Kuiter, 1984
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Alison's blue devil (Paraplesiops alisonae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Plesiopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Paraplesiops alisonae
Authority
Hoese & Kuiter, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Water Temp
16–20 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Alison's blue devil is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Alison's blue devil is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Alison's blue devil is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are guarded by the male parent .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; reef-associated, usually 5 - 20 m . Temperate; 16°C - 20°C Southwest Pacific: endemic to southern Australia and Tasmania.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
16–20°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Hoese & Kuiter, 1984

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Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Alison's blue devil is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Alison's blue devil has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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