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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Chilean roughy

Hoplostethus fragilis de Buen, 1959
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
250–300 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Chilean roughy (Hoplostethus fragilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trachichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 250 and 300 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hoplostethus fragilis
Authority
de Buen, 1959
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
250–300 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chilean roughy is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chilean roughy is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chilean roughy is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chilean roughy is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 250 - 300 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Valparaiso region of Chile.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3.05 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
de Buen, 1959

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