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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rhinecanthus Cinereus

Rhinecanthus cinereus Bonnaterre, 1788
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Rhinecanthus Cinereus (Rhinecanthus cinereus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balistidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhinecanthus cinereus
Authority
Bonnaterre, 1788
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhinecanthus Cinereus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinecanthus Cinereus 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 Indian Ocean: Reunion and Mauritius; new record form the Maldives (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L2.91 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bonnaterre, 1788

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