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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Pempheris Malabarica

Pempheris malabarica Cuvier, 1831
Max Length
14.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Pempheris Malabarica (Pempheris malabarica) 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 14.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pempheris malabarica
Authority
Cuvier, 1831
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
14.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pempheris Malabarica is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pempheris Malabarica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pempheris Malabarica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pempheris Malabarica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical West Pacific: from Oman, Sri Lanka, India, and Indonesia); specimens examined from Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore (Dr.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
14.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cuvier, 1831

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