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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Toadstool groper

Trachypoma macracanthus Günther, 1859
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Toadstool groper is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Trachypoma macracanthus
Authority
Günther, 1859
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Trachypoma
Trachypoma
Species
Toadstool groper
Trachypoma macracanthus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 6. Ventral border of preopercle with strong antrorse spines .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Toadstool groper is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Toadstool groper is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Toadstool groper is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 45 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1859

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