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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Spaniblennius Riodourensis

Spaniblennius riodourensis Metzelaar, 1919
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
17–30 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Depth range of 17 - 30 meters given by Peter Wirtz (pers. comm. 05/05). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .

Scientific Name
Spaniblennius riodourensis
Authority
Metzelaar, 1919
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.1 cm
Depth Range
17–30 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Spaniblennius
Spaniblennius
Species
Spaniblennius Riodourensis
Spaniblennius riodourensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spaniblennius Riodourensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spaniblennius Riodourensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 17 - 30 m. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Metzelaar, 1919

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