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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Black stardrum

Stellifer melanocheir Eigenmann, 1918
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Black stardrum is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Stellifer melanocheir
Authority
Eigenmann, 1918
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Latitude
1°S – 5°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Black stardrum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Black stardrum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Black stardrum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Black stardrum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°N - 1°S Southeast Pacific: Colombia and Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
5°N – 1°S
Described By
Eigenmann, 1918

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