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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parasphyraenops Incisus

Parasphyraenops incisus Colin, 1978
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
30–60 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parasphyraenops Incisus (Parasphyraenops incisus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Parasphyraenops incisus
Authority
Colin, 1978
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.5 cm
Depth Range
30–60 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parasphyraenops
Parasphyraenops
Species
Parasphyraenops Incisus
Parasphyraenops incisus

🐟 Physical Description

Pale, with 2 longitudinal black stripes that end as separate spots on caudal peduncle; dorsal fin deeply notched, spiny part with broad white margin; prominent black spot and smaller less distinct spot.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parasphyraenops Incisus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 60 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curacao.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Colin, 1978

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