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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Limpid cardinal

Pseudamiops pellucidus Smith, 1954
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Limpid cardinal (Pseudamiops pellucidus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pseudamiops pellucidus
Authority
Smith, 1954
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. Transparent with stellate spots about head; pupils rosy . Developed gillrakers 7-8.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Limpid cardinal is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Limpid cardinal is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical East Africa south to Sodwana Bay, South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1954

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