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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Phyllichthys Sclerolepis

Phyllichthys sclerolepis Macleay, 1878
Max Length
12.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Phyllichthys Sclerolepis (Phyllichthys sclerolepis), first described by Macleay, 1878 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 12.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Phyllichthys sclerolepis
Authority
Macleay, 1878
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Phyllichthys
Phyllichthys
Species
Phyllichthys Sclerolepis
Phyllichthys sclerolepis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Phyllichthys Sclerolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phyllichthys Sclerolepis 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 Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
12.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Macleay, 1878

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