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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Gastropsetta Frontalis

Gastropsetta frontalis Bean, 1895
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
1–82 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gastropsetta Frontalis (Gastropsetta frontalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 82 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gastropsetta frontalis
Authority
Bean, 1895
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Depth Range
1–82 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gastropsetta Frontalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gastropsetta Frontalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gastropsetta Frontalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gastropsetta Frontalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bean, 1895

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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