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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Photolateralis Antongil

Photolateralis antongil Sparks, 2006
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Photolateralis Antongil (Photolateralis antongil) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Photolateralis antongil
Authority
Sparks, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Photolateralis
Photolateralis
Species
Photolateralis Antongil
Photolateralis antongil

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Photolateralis Antongil is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Photolateralis Antongil 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; benthopelagic. Tropical Indian Ocean: Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sparks, 2006

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