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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pyronotanthias Aurulentus

Pyronotanthias aurulentus Randall & McCosker, 1982
Max Length
4.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pyronotanthias Aurulentus (Pyronotanthias aurulentus), first described by Randall & McCosker, 1982 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 4.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Pyronotanthias aurulentus
Authority
Randall & McCosker, 1982
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pyronotanthias
Pyronotanthias
Species
Pyronotanthias Aurulentus
Pyronotanthias aurulentus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pyronotanthias Aurulentus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pyronotanthias Aurulentus 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; depth range ? - 52 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Line Islands, Fanning Island (Kiribati).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
4.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & McCosker, 1982

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