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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parascolopsis Capitinis

Parascolopsis capitinis Russell, 1996
Max Length
18.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parascolopsis Capitinis (Parascolopsis capitinis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemipteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.2 cm. 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
Parascolopsis capitinis
Authority
Russell, 1996
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parascolopsis Capitinis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parascolopsis Capitinis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parascolopsis Capitinis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parascolopsis Capitinis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
18.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Russell, 1996

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