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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Xanthichthys Lima

Xanthichthys lima Bennett, 1832
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Xanthichthys Lima (Xanthichthys lima) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balistidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Xanthichthys lima
Authority
Bennett, 1832
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Xanthichthys Lima is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xanthichthys Lima is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Xanthichthys Lima is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Xanthichthys Lima is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Indian Ocean: Mauritius (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L2.91 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bennett, 1832

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