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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Rhynchorhamphus Naga

Rhynchorhamphus naga Collette, 1976
Max Length
17.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Rhynchorhamphus Naga (Rhynchorhamphus naga) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemiramphidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Rhynchorhamphus naga
Authority
Collette, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
17.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhynchorhamphus Naga is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhynchorhamphus Naga is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhynchorhamphus Naga is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhynchorhamphus Naga is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical Central Pacific: restricted to the Gulf of Thailand, South China Sea and Java Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00324 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
17.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Collette, 1976

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES polozobánka naga
🇵🇹Portuguese Meia-agulha-perola

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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