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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Rough anglerfish

Kuiterichthys furcipilis Cuvier, 1817
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
10–240 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rough anglerfish (Kuiterichthys furcipilis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 240 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Kuiterichthys furcipilis
Authority
Cuvier, 1817
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
10–240 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Kuiterichthys
Kuiterichthys
Species
Rough anglerfish
Kuiterichthys furcipilis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rough anglerfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rough anglerfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 240 m . Temperate; 34°S - 47°S, 124°E - 155°E Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia (Kiama, New South Wales to Tasmania (148°00'E)).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Cuvier, 1817

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