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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Parkraemeria Ornata

Parkraemeria ornata Whitley, 1951
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–2 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parkraemeria Ornata (Parkraemeria ornata), first described by Whitley, 1951 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Parkraemeria ornata
Authority
Whitley, 1951
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.4 cm
Depth Range
0–2 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parkraemeria
Parkraemeria
Species
Parkraemeria Ornata
Parkraemeria ornata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parkraemeria Ornata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parkraemeria Ornata 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; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Subtropical South Wales and Queensland).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Whitley, 1951

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