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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Plectranthias Taylori

Plectranthias taylori Randall, 1980
Max Length
23.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Plectranthias Taylori (Plectranthias taylori) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.8 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Plectranthias taylori
Authority
Randall, 1980
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.8 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Plectranthias Taylori is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plectranthias Taylori is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Plectranthias Taylori is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Plectranthias Taylori is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 183 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Canton Island, Phoenix Islands (Kiribati) and French Polynesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
23.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 1980

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