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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Anglefin whiff

Citharichthys gymnorhinus Gutherz & Blackman, 1970
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
35–201 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Anglefin whiff (Citharichthys gymnorhinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 35 and 201 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.

Scientific Name
Citharichthys gymnorhinus
Authority
Gutherz & Blackman, 1970
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Depth Range
35–201 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Anglefin whiff is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Anglefin whiff is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 201 m . Tropical; 27°N - 6°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gutherz & Blackman, 1970

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Anglefin Whiff
🇪🇸Spanish lenguado aleta cuadrada
🇨🇳Chinese 裸吻副棘鮃 · 裸吻副棘鲆

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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