Red barbier
📖 Overview
Red barbier (Baldwinella vivanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 45 and 610 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Red barbier is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red barbier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red barbier is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Pelagic spawner. Also Ref. 103751.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 45 - 610 m. Tropical; 44°N - 34°S, 98°W - 34°W North Carolina and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | red barbier |
| 🏳️Catalan | Forcadella reial |
| 🌍CES | kanic pestrý |
| 🇫🇷French | Anthias arc-en-ciel des Caraïbes |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Anthias-de-penacho |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | barbero rojo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 絲尾銀花鮨 · 銀花鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthias vivanus | Jordan & Swain | 1885 | Synonym |
| Hemanthias vivanus | Jordan & Swain | 1885 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
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