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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Thalassoma Virens

Thalassoma virens Gilbert, 1890
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Thalassoma Virens (Thalassoma virens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Thalassoma virens
Authority
Gilbert, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Thalassoma Virens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thalassoma Virens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 20°N - 19°N Central Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1890

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