Minute wrasse (Minilabrus striatus) fish species and information / pictures of Minute wrasse - Minilabrus striatus

Minute wrasse (Minilabrus striatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Minilabrus striatus

Common Name
Minute wrasse

Biology
Found in aggregations above outer reef slopes. Feeds on zooplankton.

Classification

Classified By
Randall & Dor, 1980
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Wrasses (Labridae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the central and southern portions of the Red Sea.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
12 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 12 m (Ref. 9710)
Trophic Level
3.4 s.e. 0.45 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
6.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)