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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Pelontrus Moretonensis

Pelontrus moretonensis Gill, Pogonoski, Moore & Johnson, 2021
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Pelontrus moretonensis
Authority
Gill, Pogonoski, Moore & Johnson, 2021
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
3.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pelontrus
Pelontrus
Species
Pelontrus Moretonensis
Pelontrus moretonensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,16 with third dorsal spine longest, bearing fleshy pennant; pectoral rays 13, all rays unbranched; lateral line complete with 27-29 tubed scales; predorsal scales extending anteriorly to vertical through posterior edge of pupil; preopercle finely serrated posteriorly, with two enlarged antrorse serrations ventrally .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pelontrus Moretonensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pelontrus Moretonensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pelontrus Moretonensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 77 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
16
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gill, Pogonoski, Moore & Johnson, 2021

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