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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Flagfin

Pelontrus morgansi Smith, 1961
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
80–267 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Pelontrus morgansi
Authority
Smith, 1961
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5 cm
Depth Range
80–267 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pelontrus
Pelontrus
Species
Flagfin
Pelontrus morgansi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Gillraker with additional 4-5 rudiments on each limb.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Flagfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Flagfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Flagfin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 80 - 267 m . Tropical South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
🧍 Solitary

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02512 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
5cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1961

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