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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Pholis Nea

Pholis nea Peden & Hughes, 1984
Max Length
7.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pholis Nea (Pholis nea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pholidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pholis nea
Authority
Peden & Hughes, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
7.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pholis Nea is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pholis Nea is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pholis Nea is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pholis Nea is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: southern Hokkaido (Japan).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00162 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
7.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Peden & Hughes, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pholis ornata nea Peden & Hughes 1984 Synonym

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

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