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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chameleon cusk

Sirembo metachroma Cohen & Robins, 1986
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

A benthic and rare species that is probably benthopelagic . Adults inhabit the continental shelf . Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass . Rarely in markets .

Scientific Name
Sirembo metachroma
Authority
Cohen & Robins, 1986
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chameleon cusk is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chameleon cusk is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chameleon cusk is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chameleon cusk is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°S - 27°S endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L3.14 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cohen & Robins, 1986

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