Plesiops Malalaxus
📖 Overview
Plesiops Malalaxus (Plesiops malalaxus), first described by Mooi, 1995 is a small fish in the family Plesiopidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 12 metres. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Plesiops Malalaxus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plesiops Malalaxus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 12 m . Tropical known only from Tuléar, Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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