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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudochromis Luteus

Pseudochromis luteus Aoyagi, 1943
Max Length
4.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–20 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pseudochromis Luteus (Pseudochromis luteus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 20 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
Pseudochromis luteus
Authority
Aoyagi, 1943
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.7 cm
Depth Range
0–20 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudochromis Luteus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudochromis Luteus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudochromis Luteus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
4.7cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
25
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Aoyagi, 1943

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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