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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Red Sea flathead

Thysanophrys springeri Knapp, 2013
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
1–7 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Red Sea flathead is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Thysanophrys springeri
Authority
Knapp, 2013
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.9 cm
Depth Range
1–7 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Red Sea flathead is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red Sea flathead is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Red Sea flathead is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Red Sea flathead is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 7 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: mainly Red Sea, but with one specimen from the Gulf of Tadjourna, off Djbouti.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Knapp, 2013

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