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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudanthias Taira

Pseudanthias taira Schmidt, 1931
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Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pseudanthias Taira (Pseudanthias taira) 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 10 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudanthias taira
Authority
Schmidt, 1931
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudanthias Taira is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudanthias Taira is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Schmidt, 1931

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