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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Rusichthys Explicitus

Rusichthys explicitus Winterbottom, 1996
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rusichthys Explicitus (Rusichthys explicitus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rusichthys explicitus
Authority
Winterbottom, 1996
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rusichthys Explicitus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rusichthys Explicitus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rusichthys Explicitus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rusichthys Explicitus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 27 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Oman.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Winterbottom, 1996

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