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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Gunn's leatherjacket

Eubalichthys gunnii Günther, 1870
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
5–150 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gunn's leatherjacket (Eubalichthys gunnii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Monacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 150 metres. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Eubalichthys gunnii
Authority
Günther, 1870
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
60 cm
Depth Range
5–150 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gunn's leatherjacket is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gunn's leatherjacket 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; brackish; demersal; depth range 5 - 150 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern coasts of Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1870

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