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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Maldives sweeper

Pempheris hadra Randall & Victor, 2015
Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Maldives sweeper (Pempheris hadra) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pempheridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pempheris hadra
Authority
Randall & Victor, 2015
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
11.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 38. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Maldives sweeper is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Maldives sweeper is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Maldives sweeper is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
11.8cm
Dorsal Spines
6
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
38

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Victor, 2015

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