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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Phenacostethus Smithi

Phenacostethus smithi Myers, 1928
Max Length
2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Phenacostethus Smithi (Phenacostethus smithi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Phallostethidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Phenacostethus smithi
Authority
Myers, 1928
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Phenacostethus Smithi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phenacostethus Smithi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Phenacostethus Smithi is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5
Food Items

minute crustaceans and protozoans

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2cm
Vertebrae
35

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1928

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Phenacostethus thai Fowler 1937 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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