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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Anacanthobythites Tasmaniensis

Anacanthobythites tasmaniensis Anderson, 2008
Max Length
5.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Anacanthobythites Tasmaniensis (Anacanthobythites tasmaniensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Anacanthobythites tasmaniensis
Authority
Anderson, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Anacanthobythites
Anacanthobythites
Species
Anacanthobythites Tasmaniensis
Anacanthobythites tasmaniensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 79; Anal soft rays: 68 - 69; Vertebrae: 47. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no infraorbital pores; first anal fin ray under dorsal ray 19; lateral line with 53 scale rows; 16 scale rows from anal fin origin to dorsal fin base; 16-17 pectoral fin rays .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anacanthobythites Tasmaniensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 9 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: Tasmania, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
5.3cm
Dorsal Rays
79
Anal Rays
69
Vertebrae
47

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Anderson, 2008

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