New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

🌿 Sustainable Seafood ⚡ Omega-3 Rankings 🔬 Mercury Safety 🏆 World Records 🎣 Fishing Licenses
API Docs
Get API Key →
🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Phyllichthys Sclerolepis

Phyllichthys sclerolepis Macleay, 1878
← All Species
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

Overview information for Phyllichthys Sclerolepis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

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

Diet information for Phyllichthys Sclerolepis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Phyllichthys Sclerolepis is currently being compiled.

🌍 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

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Phyllichthys Sclerolepis ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.