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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Snub-snouted flathead

Thysanophrys randalli Knapp, 2013
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
4–28 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Snub-snouted flathead is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Thysanophrys randalli
Authority
Knapp, 2013
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.9 cm
Depth Range
4–28 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 12. This small species has a non-elongated nasal spine base, height of spine about equal to preocular spine height; snout length about 3.2-3.5 times in HL; iris lappet crenate .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Snub-snouted flathead is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Snub-snouted flathead is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Snub-snouted flathead is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 28 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Mascarene Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Knapp, 2013

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