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Pelontrus Maugei

Pelontrus maugei Randall, 1980
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Max Length
5.8 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
—
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pelontrus Maugei is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pelontrus maugei
Authority
Randall, 1980
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pelontrus
Pelontrus
Species
Pelontrus Maugei
Pelontrus maugei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pelontrus Maugei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pelontrus Maugei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pelontrus Maugei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pelontrus Maugei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 250 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Randall, 1980

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