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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Lophonectes Mongonuiensis

Lophonectes mongonuiensis Regan, 1914
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
26–55 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lophonectes Mongonuiensis (Lophonectes mongonuiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 26 and 55 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Lophonectes mongonuiensis
Authority
Regan, 1914
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Depth Range
26–55 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lophonectes Mongonuiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lophonectes Mongonuiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lophonectes Mongonuiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lophonectes Mongonuiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 26 - 55 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Regan, 1914

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