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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sun-set wrasse

Thalassoma grammaticum Gilbert, 1890
Max Length
32 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
3–42 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

A solitary species found in reefs subjected to surges . Moves over great distances to feed on hard-shelled invertebrates .

Scientific Name
Thalassoma grammaticum
Authority
Gilbert, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32 cm
Depth Range
3–42 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sun-set wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sun-set wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sun-set wrasse is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 42 m . Tropical; 26°N - 1°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
🧍 Solitary
Food Items

hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
32cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1890

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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