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🌊 Marine Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Priolepis Ascensionis

Priolepis ascensionis Dawson & Edwards, 1987
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Priolepis Ascensionis (Priolepis ascensionis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Priolepis ascensionis
Authority
Dawson & Edwards, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Depth Range
0–50 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Priolepis
Priolepis
Species
Priolepis Ascensionis
Priolepis ascensionis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Priolepis Ascensionis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Priolepis Ascensionis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Priolepis Ascensionis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Priolepis Ascensionis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical Southeast Atlantic: Ascension and St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dawson & Edwards, 1987

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Quisquilius ascensionis Dawson & Edwards 1987 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .

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