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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Yellow razorfish

Xyrichtys sanctaehelenae Günther, 1868
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Max Length
23.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
17–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Yellow razorfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Xyrichtys sanctaehelenae
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.3 cm
Depth Range
17–30 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yellow razorfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellow razorfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yellow razorfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 17 - 30 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
23.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

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