Golden roughy
📖 Overview
Golden roughy (Aulotrachichthys pulsator) 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 8 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Golden roughy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden roughy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 25 m . Tropical South Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Golden Roughy |
| 🌍CES | červenice zlatá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Olho-de-vidro-dourado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratrachichthys pulsator | Gomon & Kuiter | 1987 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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