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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Yellow-spotted boxfish

Kentrocapros flavimaculatus Matsuura, 2023
Max Length
11.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
144–172 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Yellow-spotted boxfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Kentrocapros flavimaculatus
Authority
Matsuura, 2023
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
11.4 cm
Depth Range
144–172 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 9. This species is distinguished by the following: lateral sides of the body with many yellow spots; a distinct spine on the middle of each dorsolateral ridge of the carapace; without spines on the lateral and ventrolateral ridges of the carapace; gill opening located below the posterior half of the eye .Cross section: angular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellow-spotted boxfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yellow-spotted boxfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yellow-spotted boxfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 144 - 172 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
11.4cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Matsuura, 2023

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