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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Licoricemouth cucumberfish

Paraulopus melanostomus Sato, Gomon & Nakabo, 2010
Max Length
31.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Licoricemouth cucumberfish (Paraulopus melanostomus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paraulopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31.9 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paraulopus melanostomus
Authority
Sato, Gomon & Nakabo, 2010
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
31.9 cm
Trophic Level
4.2
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Licoricemouth cucumberfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Licoricemouth cucumberfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
31.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Sato, Gomon & Nakabo, 2010

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