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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Selene Spixii

Selene spixii Castelnau, 1855
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Selene Spixii (Selene spixii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Carangidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Selene spixii
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Selene Spixii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Selene Spixii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Selene Spixii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Selene Spixii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02344 × L2.88 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

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