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Diadromous Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Torrent fish

Cheimarrichthys fosterae Haast, 1874
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Torrent fish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cheimarrichthys fosterae
Authority
Haast, 1874
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cheimarrichthys
Cheimarrichthys
Species
Torrent fish
Cheimarrichthys fosterae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Torrent fish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Torrent fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Torrent fish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Torrent fish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Subtropical; 34°S - 47°S Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.2±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Haast, 1874

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