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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Brazilian luminous roughy

Aulotrachichthys atlanticus Menezes, 1971
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
115–210 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Brazilian luminous roughy (Aulotrachichthys atlanticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trachichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 115 and 210 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Aulotrachichthys atlanticus
Authority
Menezes, 1971
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.3 cm
Depth Range
115–210 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brazilian luminous roughy is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brazilian luminous roughy is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brazilian luminous roughy is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brazilian luminous roughy is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 115 - 210 m , usually 152 - 159 m . Tropical known from Brazil (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Menezes, 1971

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .

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