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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Soleichthys Multifasciatus

Soleichthys multifasciatus Kaup, 1858
Max Length
11.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Soleichthys Multifasciatus (Soleichthys multifasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Soleichthys multifasciatus
Authority
Kaup, 1858
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 95; Anal soft rays: 80. Soleichthys multifasciatus differs from Soleichthys dori by having scales on fins of the blind side beginning on the posterior third of the fins (vs. anteriorly on S. dori); the inside of the mouth not black (vs. finely dotted with melanophores) .Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Soleichthys Multifasciatus 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; reef-associated. Tropical Indian Ocean: India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
11.9cm
Dorsal Rays
95
Anal Rays
80

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kaup, 1858

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