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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Parapristipoma Macrops

Parapristipoma macrops Pellegrin, 1912
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
10–100 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parapristipoma Macrops (Parapristipoma macrops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Haemulidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 10 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Parapristipoma macrops
Authority
Pellegrin, 1912
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Depth Range
10–100 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parapristipoma Macrops is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parapristipoma Macrops is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parapristipoma Macrops is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 100 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L2.95 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1912

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