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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Galathea sculpin

Antipodocottus galatheae Bolin, 1952
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
388–594 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Galathea sculpin (Antipodocottus galatheae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 388 and 594 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Antipodocottus galatheae
Authority
Bolin, 1952
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.3 cm
Depth Range
388–594 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Galathea sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Galathea sculpin 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; bathydemersal; depth range 388 - 594 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Bolin, 1952

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Galathea Sculpin
🌍CES vranka tasmánská
🌍EST Galathea lõunahärg
🇷🇺Russian антиподокоттус · Галатеевский антиподокоттус
🇨🇳Chinese 反足杜父魚

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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