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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Trichonotus Marleyi

Trichonotus marleyi Smith, 1936
Max Length
19 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trichonotus Marleyi (Trichonotus marleyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichonotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Trichonotus marleyi
Authority
Smith, 1936
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
19 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 45 - 47; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 37 - 39. Amber above with turquoise blue and red dots, faint rosy color below; anal and pelvic fins with dark red dots .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichonotus Marleyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichonotus Marleyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichonotus Marleyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
19cm
Dorsal Rays
46
Anal Rays
38

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1936

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