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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Four-spined leatherjacket

Eubalichthys quadrispinis Hutchins, 1977
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
135–165 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Four-spined leatherjacket (Eubalichthys quadrispinis) 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 40 cm. It occurs at depths between 135 and 165 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 quadrispinis
Authority
Hutchins, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Depth Range
135–165 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Four-spined leatherjacket is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Four-spined leatherjacket is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Four-spined leatherjacket is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Four-spined leatherjacket is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 135 - 165 m . Subtropical South Australia).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ 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
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hutchins, 1977

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