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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Opalescent Grunt

Rhonciscus pauco Umpierre & Acero P., 2022
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Opalescent Grunt (Rhonciscus pauco) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Rhonciscus pauco
Authority
Umpierre & Acero P., 2022
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhonciscus
Rhonciscus
Species
Opalescent Grunt
Rhonciscus pauco

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Opalescent Grunt is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Opalescent Grunt 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; benthopelagic. Deep-water Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico (range extension uncertain).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Umpierre & Acero P., 2022

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