Bottlenose jewfish
📖 Overview
Bottlenose jewfish (Johnius australis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 31; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. Body silvery, everywhere so clouded with brown dots as to quite obscure the ground color; pectoral and pelvic fins pale .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bottlenose jewfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical Southwest Pacific: Known along the coasts of northern and northeastern Australia and New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvina australis | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Corvina comes | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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