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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Spotted perchlet

Plectranthias wheeleri Randall, 1980
Max Length
8.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
100–236 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Spotted perchlet (Plectranthias wheeleri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 236 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Plectranthias wheeleri
Authority
Randall, 1980
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
8.3 cm
Depth Range
100–236 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotted perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotted perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spotted perchlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spotted perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 100 - 236 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02512 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
8.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Randall, 1980

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