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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Miyake bigeye

Priacanthus zaiserae Starnes & Moyer, 1988
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
30–320 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Miyake bigeye (Priacanthus zaiserae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Priacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 320 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Priacanthus zaiserae
Authority
Starnes & Moyer, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
25 cm
Depth Range
30–320 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Miyake bigeye is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Miyake bigeye is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Miyake bigeye is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 320 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02239 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
25cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Starnes & Moyer, 1988

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