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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Polyipnus Notatus

Polyipnus notatus Harold, Kemp & Shore, 2016
Max Length
3.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–1770 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Polyipnus Notatus (Polyipnus notatus), first described by Harold, Kemp & Shore, 2016 is a tiny fish in the family Sternoptychidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 1770 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Polyipnus notatus
Authority
Harold, Kemp & Shore, 2016
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.1 cm
Depth Range
0–1770 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Polyipnus Notatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Polyipnus Notatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1770 m . Tropical South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02291 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
3.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Harold, Kemp & Shore, 2016

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