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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Pterygotrigla Macrolepidota

Pterygotrigla macrolepidota Kamohara, 1938
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pterygotrigla Macrolepidota (Pterygotrigla macrolepidota) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pterygotrigla macrolepidota
Authority
Kamohara, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Large lateral scales. Mostly reddish head and dorsum, flanks and belly white.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterygotrigla Macrolepidota is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pterygotrigla Macrolepidota is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pterygotrigla Macrolepidota is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 500 m . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kamohara, 1938

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