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🌊 Marine 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Mercury anchovy

Stolephorus mercurius Hata, Lavoué & Motomura, 2021
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Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mercury anchovy is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Stolephorus mercurius
Authority
Hata, Lavoué & Motomura, 2021
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
10.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mercury anchovy is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mercury anchovy is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mercury anchovy is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mercury anchovy is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical West Pacific: Japan (Ryukyu Islands) to Singapore; with distribution extending to India and Sri Lanke (molecular evidence).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hata, Lavoué & Motomura, 2021

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Mercury anchovy is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Mercury anchovy has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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