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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Mud flathead

Ambiserrula jugosa McCulloch, 1914
Max Length
15.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
15–53 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mud flathead (Ambiserrula jugosa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Platycephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 15 and 53 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Ambiserrula jugosa
Authority
McCulloch, 1914
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
15.3 cm
Depth Range
15–53 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mud flathead is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mud flathead is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mud flathead is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mud flathead is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 15 - 53 m . Subtropical; 20°S - 34°S Southwest Pacific: endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
15.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McCulloch, 1914

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Insidiator jugosus McCulloch 1914 Synonym
Suggrundus jugosus McCulloch 1914 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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