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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Dark-finned velvetfish

Erisphex aniarus Thomson, 1967
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Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
48–152 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Dark-finned velvetfish (Erisphex aniarus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aploactinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 48 and 152 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Erisphex aniarus
Authority
Thomson, 1967
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.1 cm
Depth Range
48–152 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dark-finned velvetfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dark-finned velvetfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 48 - 152 m . Tropical East Indo-West Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Thomson, 1967

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