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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Scorpaenodes Tribulosus

Scorpaenodes tribulosus Eschmeyer, 1969
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
73–176 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Scorpaenodes Tribulosus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Scorpaenodes tribulosus
Authority
Eschmeyer, 1969
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.1 cm
Depth Range
73–176 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scorpaenodes Tribulosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scorpaenodes Tribulosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scorpaenodes Tribulosus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 176 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Somalia and Kenya.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm
Dorsal Spines
13
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eschmeyer, 1969

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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