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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Eulophias Tanneri

Eulophias tanneri Smith, 1902
Max Length
17.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
119–160 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Eulophias Tanneri (Eulophias tanneri) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 119 and 160 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Eulophias tanneri
Authority
Smith, 1902
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
17.3 cm
Depth Range
119–160 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Eulophias
Eulophias
Species
Eulophias Tanneri
Eulophias tanneri

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 116 - 125; Anal soft rays: 90 - 100; Vertebrae: 132 - 143. This species is distinguished from its its two congeners by the following characters: D spines 116-125 (vs. 133-143 in E. spinosior and 124-128 in E. koreanus); A soft rays 90-100 (vs. 109-116 spinosior and 102-103 koreanus); total vertebrae 132-143 (vs. 146-156 spinosior and 141-143 koreanus ); pectoral-fin rays 7 (vs. 5-6 spinosior); further, with koreanus it has a dark band posterior to the eye and a series of dark blotches midlaterally on the trunk and tail .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eulophias Tanneri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eulophias Tanneri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eulophias Tanneri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 119 - 160 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
17.3cm
Dorsal Spines
121
Anal Rays
95
Vertebrae
138

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Smith, 1902

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