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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Sponge anglerfish

Echinophryne reynoldsi Pietsch & Kuiter, 1984
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Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
0–20 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Sponge anglerfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Echinophryne reynoldsi
Authority
Pietsch & Kuiter, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
8 cm
Depth Range
0–20 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Echinophryne
Echinophryne
Species
Sponge anglerfish
Echinophryne reynoldsi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sponge anglerfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sponge anglerfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sponge anglerfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m . Temperate; 34°S - 40°S, 116°E - 147°E Endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Pietsch & Kuiter, 1984

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