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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Crimson sea bream

Parargyrops edita Tanaka, 1916
Max Length
26.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Crimson sea bream (Parargyrops edita) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Parargyrops edita
Authority
Tanaka, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
26.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parargyrops
Parargyrops
Species
Crimson sea bream
Parargyrops edita

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Crimson sea bream is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Crimson sea bream is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Crimson sea bream is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Crimson sea bream is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02818 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
26.2cm

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Tanaka, 1916

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