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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Shortsnout threadsail

Hime curtirostris Thomson, 1967
Max Length
19.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
135–180 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Shortsnout threadsail (Hime curtirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aulopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 135 and 180 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hime curtirostris
Authority
Thomson, 1967
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.3 cm
Depth Range
135–180 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shortsnout threadsail is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Shortsnout threadsail is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Shortsnout threadsail is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 135 - 180 m . Tropical Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00437 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
19.3cm
Dorsal Rays
16
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Thomson, 1967

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