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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parrella Macropteryx

Parrella macropteryx Ginsburg, 1939
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
1–10 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parrella Macropteryx (Parrella macropteryx) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Parrella macropteryx
Authority
Ginsburg, 1939
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.2 cm
Depth Range
1–10 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Body pale with 5 diffuse blotches on side; pectoral fin very long reaching to below 7th or 8th dorsal ray.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parrella Macropteryx is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parrella Macropteryx is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parrella Macropteryx is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ginsburg, 1939

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