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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Vanderhorstia Hiramatsui

Vanderhorstia hiramatsui Iwata, Shibukawa & Ohnishi, 2007
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Vanderhorstia Hiramatsui is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Vanderhorstia hiramatsui
Authority
Iwata, Shibukawa & Ohnishi, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. This species differs by having the following characters: 12 segmented rays on second dorsal fin; 38-39 longitudinal scale count; 15-16 predorsal scales; 16-17 transverse scale count from origin of second dorsal fin backward and downward to anal-fin base; pectoral-fin base broadly covered by cycloid scales; well developed connecting membrane between innermost rays; trough along posterior margin of eye well developed; almost entirely blackened operculum; cheek and occipital region scattered with minute yellow spots (and no yellow lines) .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Vanderhorstia Hiramatsui is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Vanderhorstia Hiramatsui is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Vanderhorstia Hiramatsui is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 42 m . Subtropical; 36°N - 32°N, 132°E - 141°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Iwata, Shibukawa & Ohnishi, 2007

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