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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Samaris Spinea

Samaris spinea Mihara & Amaoka, 2004
Max Length
5.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
44–88 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Samaris Spinea (Samaris spinea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Samaridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 44 and 88 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Samaris spinea
Authority
Mihara & Amaoka, 2004
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.3 cm
Depth Range
44–88 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 60 - 72; Anal soft rays: 46 - 54. This species is characterized by the following: caudal peduncle with 2-5 spines along both dorsal and ventral margins; caudal fin rays bifurcated except upper- and lowermost 2 simple rays; comparatively deep body, depth 2.41-2.78 in SL .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Samaris Spinea is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Samaris Spinea is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Samaris Spinea is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 44 - 88 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
5.3cm
Dorsal Rays
66
Anal Rays
50

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mihara & Amaoka, 2004

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