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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pherallodichthys Meshimaensis

Pherallodichthys meshimaensis Shiogaki & Dotsu, 1983
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
1.9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Often inhabit intertidal or subtidal reefs . Fish-egg eaters . Most species reported to feed on zooplankton or benthic animals . May change its feeding habits when growing to an obligate fish-egg eater targeting demersal egg spawners .

Scientific Name
Pherallodichthys meshimaensis
Authority
Shiogaki & Dotsu, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pherallodichthys
Pherallodichthys
Species
Pherallodichthys Meshimaensis
Pherallodichthys meshimaensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pherallodichthys Meshimaensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pherallodichthys Meshimaensis 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

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.48
Food Items

zooplankton or benthic animals (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Shiogaki & Dotsu, 1983

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