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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sobaity seabream

Sparidentex hasta Valenciennes, 1830
Max Length
83 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
1–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
20 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sobaity seabream (Sparidentex hasta) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 83 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Sparidentex hasta
Authority
Valenciennes, 1830
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
83 cm
Depth Range
1–50 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sparidentex
Sparidentex
Species
Sobaity seabream
Sparidentex hasta

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sobaity seabream is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sobaity seabream is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sobaity seabream is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

All populations matured as males during the first or second year .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 50 m. Tropical; 30°N - 6°N, 49°E - 80°E Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf and coasts of India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
83cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1830

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