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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudomonacanthus Tweediei

Pseudomonacanthus tweediei Brunner, 1940
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pseudomonacanthus Tweediei (Pseudomonacanthus tweediei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Monacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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
Pseudomonacanthus tweediei
Authority
Brunner, 1940
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudomonacanthus Tweediei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudomonacanthus Tweediei 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Brunner, 1940

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