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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Platygillellus Smithi

Platygillellus smithi Dawson, 1982
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
0–8 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Platygillellus Smithi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Platygillellus smithi
Authority
Dawson, 1982
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.4 cm
Depth Range
0–8 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

The dorsal finlet is 4-spined, its height about equal to predorsal length), distance between 3rd and 4th dorsal spines approximately equal to the distance between 1st and 3rd. Anal fin rays 22, segmented. Scales 11 - 12 in the straight portion of the lateral line .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Platygillellus Smithi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Platygillellus Smithi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Platygillellus Smithi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 8 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Bahamas.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dawson, 1982

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