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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudanthias Olivaceus

Pseudanthias olivaceus Randall & McCosker, 1982
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
1–34 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pseudanthias Olivaceus (Pseudanthias olivaceus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 34 metres. 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
Pseudanthias olivaceus
Authority
Randall & McCosker, 1982
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
1–34 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudanthias Olivaceus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudanthias Olivaceus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudanthias Olivaceus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudanthias Olivaceus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 34 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Cook Islands, Austral and Society islands (French Polynesia), Line Islands (Kiribati), and Tuamoto Archipelago.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4
Food Items

zooplanktons (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & McCosker, 1982

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