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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudojuloides Argyreogaster

Pseudojuloides argyreogaster Günther, 1867
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudojuloides Argyreogaster (Pseudojuloides argyreogaster), first described by Günther, 1867 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 8.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Pseudojuloides argyreogaster
Authority
Günther, 1867
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudojuloides Argyreogaster is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudojuloides Argyreogaster is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical known only from Tanzania and the Seychelles.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
8.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1867

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Pseudojuloides Argyreogaster.

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