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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Praealticus Margaritarius

Praealticus margaritarius Snyder, 1908
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing ; Adults are found in rocky shore areas, exposed to surges . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .

Scientific Name
Praealticus margaritarius
Authority
Snyder, 1908
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Praealticus Margaritarius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Praealticus Margaritarius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Praealticus Margaritarius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Snyder, 1908

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