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🌊 Marine Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Springeratus Polyporatus

Springeratus polyporatus Fraser, 1972
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–15 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Springeratus Polyporatus (Springeratus polyporatus), first described by Fraser, 1972 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 15 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Springeratus polyporatus
Authority
Fraser, 1972
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5 cm
Depth Range
0–15 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Springeratus Polyporatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Springeratus Polyporatus 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; depth range 0 - 15 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Reunion and Mauritius.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fraser, 1972

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