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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Wattsia Mossambica

Wattsia mossambica (Smith, 1957)
Max Length
55 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
100–200 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
35 cm
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Wattsia Mossambica (Wattsia mossambica), first described by (Smith, 1957) is a large fish in the family Lethrinidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 55.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 200 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Wattsia mossambica
Authority
(Smith, 1957)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
55 cm
Depth Range
100–200 m
Latitude
34°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Wattsia Mossambica is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Wattsia Mossambica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
31cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water 🪸 Reef Associated
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.7±0.52
Food Items

bottom-living invertebrates and small fishes

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
55cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ 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
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
35°N – 34°S
Described By
(Smith, 1957)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnathodentex mossambicus Smith 1957 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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