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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Xenanthias Cirrhitoides

Xenanthias cirrhitoides Randall, 1980
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
2–18 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Xenanthias Cirrhitoides (Xenanthias cirrhitoides) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 18 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Xenanthias cirrhitoides
Authority
Randall, 1980
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.7 cm
Depth Range
2–18 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Xenanthias
Xenanthias
Species
Xenanthias Cirrhitoides
Xenanthias cirrhitoides

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Xenanthias Cirrhitoides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xenanthias Cirrhitoides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Xenanthias Cirrhitoides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Xenanthias Cirrhitoides is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 18 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Rapa, French Polynesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Randall, 1980

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