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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Selenanthias Myersi

Selenanthias myersi Randall, 1995
Max Length
8.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
110–220 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Selenanthias Myersi (Selenanthias myersi), first described by Randall, 1995 is a small fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 8.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 110 to 220 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Selenanthias myersi
Authority
Randall, 1995
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.7 cm
Depth Range
110–220 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Selenanthias Myersi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Selenanthias Myersi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 110 - 220 m . Tropical South China Sea, and Guam.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.7cm

🌡️ 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
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 1995

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