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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Philippine luminous roughy

Aulotrachichthys latus Fowler, 1938
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Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
164–723 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Philippine luminous roughy (Aulotrachichthys latus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trachichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 164 and 723 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Aulotrachichthys latus
Authority
Fowler, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.1 cm
Depth Range
164–723 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Philippine luminous roughy is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Philippine luminous roughy 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; bathypelagic; depth range 164 - 723 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Fowler, 1938

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