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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Yellowstripe Monocle Bream

Scolopsis aurata (Park, 1797)
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
1–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
18 cm
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Yellowstripe Monocle Bream (Scolopsis aurata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemipteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scolopsis aurata
Authority
(Park, 1797)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26 cm
Depth Range
1–30 m
Latitude
12°S – 13°N
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yellowstripe Monocle Bream is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellowstripe Monocle Bream is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yellowstripe Monocle Bream is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yellowstripe Monocle Bream is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Yellowstripe Monocle Bream is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5
🧍 Solitary

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
26cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
13°N – 12°S
Described By
(Park, 1797)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Yellowstripe Monocle Bream

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .

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