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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Polyspina Piosae

Polyspina piosae Whitley, 1955
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Polyspina Piosae (Polyspina piosae) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Polyspina piosae
Authority
Whitley, 1955
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Polyspina
Polyspina
Species
Polyspina Piosae
Polyspina piosae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Polyspina Piosae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Polyspina Piosae 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. Subtropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0263 × L2.88 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Whitley, 1955

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