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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Amigo stardrum

Stellifer wintersteenorum Chao, 2001
Max Length
20.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Amigo stardrum (Stellifer wintersteenorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Stellifer wintersteenorum
Authority
Chao, 2001
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amigo stardrum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amigo stardrum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Amigo stardrum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Amigo stardrum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 14 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
20.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chao, 2001

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English amigo stardrum
🌍CES smuhoun matenchenský
🇪🇸Spanish corvinilla amigable

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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