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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Soleichthys Maculosus

Soleichthys maculosus Muchhala & Munroe, 2004
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
37–63 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Soleichthys Maculosus (Soleichthys maculosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 37 and 63 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Soleichthys maculosus
Authority
Muchhala & Munroe, 2004
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.5 cm
Depth Range
37–63 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 84; Anal soft rays: 64 - 69; Vertebrae: 45 - 46. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: ocular-side pigmentation pattern with a series of white spots and blotches without accompanying crossbands (the only member of this genus with this feature); a scaleless, well-developed pectoral fin on the ocular side; the ocular-side pectoral fin having the second dorsal-most ray longer than the first fin ray .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Soleichthys Maculosus 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; benthopelagic; depth range 37 - 63 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm
Dorsal Rays
81
Anal Rays
67
Vertebrae
46

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Muchhala & Munroe, 2004

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