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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pyronotanthias Aurulentus

Pyronotanthias aurulentus Randall & McCosker, 1982
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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

Overview information for Pyronotanthias Aurulentus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

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

Diet information for Pyronotanthias Aurulentus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pyronotanthias Aurulentus is currently being compiled.

🌍 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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