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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Soleichthys Tubiferus

Soleichthys tubiferus Peters, 1876
Max Length
12.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Soleichthys Tubiferus (Soleichthys tubiferus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.8 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 tubiferus
Authority
Peters, 1876
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Soleichthys Tubiferus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Soleichthys Tubiferus 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. Tropical Indian Ocean: Reunion and Mauritius.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
12.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Peters, 1876

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