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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Synodus Vityazi

Synodus vityazi Ho, Prokofiev & Shao, 2010
Max Length
13.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
36–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Synodus Vityazi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Synodus vityazi
Authority
Ho, Prokofiev & Shao, 2010
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
13.1 cm
Depth Range
36–40 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 56 - 57. This species is distinguished by the following combination of characters: D 12-13; A 9-10; pectoral rays 12-13; lateral line scales 56-58; scales between lateral line and base of dorsal fin 3.5; median predorsal scales 16-17; vertebrae 56-57; peritoneal spots 8; anterior palatine teeth not longer than posterior teeth; preopercle scaled posterior to corner of mouth; membranous posterior flap of anterior nostril slender, with a pointed tip, reaching to above posterior nostril when laid back; pectoral fins reaching a line connecting dorsal and pelvic fin origins, fin length 2.3-2.6 in head length; pelvic processes wedge-shaped, broad at base; color in alcohol with no marking, deep brown on dorsal surface restricted to central two-third of head and body longitudinally, about 2 scale rows above the lateral line, lateral and ventral surface uniformly silvery white without any blotch; all fins colorless, except for inner edge of caudal fin fork that is black .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodus Vityazi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Synodus Vityazi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Synodus Vityazi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 36 - 40 m . Tropical Northeast Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00479 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
13.1cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
57

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ho, Prokofiev & Shao, 2010

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