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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Eastern Australian banjofish

Banjos aculeatus Matsunuma & Motomura, 2017
Max Length
34.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
60–294 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Eastern Australian banjofish (Banjos aculeatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Banjosidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 60 and 294 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Banjos aculeatus
Authority
Matsunuma & Motomura, 2017
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
34.5 cm
Depth Range
60–294 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eastern Australian banjofish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eastern Australian banjofish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eastern Australian banjofish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eastern Australian banjofish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 294 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
34.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Matsunuma & Motomura, 2017

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