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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Tosa dwarf monocle bream

Parascolopsis tosensis Kamohara, 1938
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
150–300 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
8 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Tosa dwarf monocle bream is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Parascolopsis tosensis
Authority
Kamohara, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Depth Range
150–300 m
Latitude
12°S – 36°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Body is moderately deep, about 2.4 to 2.8 in SL; the snout is short, its length less than the diameter of the eye. The pelvic and pectoral fins are short, not reaching the anus. Body color is light reddish, becoming paler below. Two broad longitudinal yellow stripes are on the sides, one running from behind the eye, and the other from above the pectoral fin.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tosa dwarf monocle bream is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tosa dwarf monocle bream is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tosa dwarf monocle bream is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 150 - 300 m . Tropical; 36°N - 12°S, 114°E - 136°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
10cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
36°N – 12°S
Described By
Kamohara, 1938

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