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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Suezichthys Ornatus

Suezichthys ornatus Carmichael, 1819
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Suezichthys Ornatus (Suezichthys ornatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Suezichthys ornatus
Authority
Carmichael, 1819
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Suezichthys Ornatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Suezichthys Ornatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical Southeast Atlantic: Tristan da Cunha Group, Gough, and Vema Seamount.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Carmichael, 1819

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