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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Citron perchlet

Sayonara megalophthalma Fourmanoir & Randall, 1979
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Citron perchlet (Sayonara megalophthalma) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Sayonara megalophthalma
Authority
Fourmanoir & Randall, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sayonara
Sayonara
Species
Citron perchlet
Sayonara megalophthalma

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Citron perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Citron perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Citron perchlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Citron perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 360 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fourmanoir & Randall, 1979

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