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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Scarus Chinensis

Scarus chinensis Steindachner, 1867
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Scarus Chinensis (Scarus chinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scarus chinensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1867
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scarus Chinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scarus Chinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
60.00/100
High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1867

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