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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Rigid boxfish

Caprichthys gymnura McCulloch & Waite, 1915
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Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
40–200 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rigid boxfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Caprichthys gymnura
Authority
McCulloch & Waite, 1915
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11 cm
Depth Range
40–200 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Caprichthys
Caprichthys
Species
Rigid boxfish
Caprichthys gymnura

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rigid boxfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rigid boxfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rigid boxfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rigid boxfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 200 m . Subtropical South Australia).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McCulloch & Waite, 1915

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