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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Dark toadfish

Neophrynichthys latus Hutton, 1875
Max Length
21.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
16–150 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Dark toadfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Neophrynichthys latus
Authority
Hutton, 1875
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
21.5 cm
Depth Range
16–150 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dark toadfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dark toadfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dark toadfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dark toadfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 16 - 150 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
21.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hutton, 1875

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Dark Toadfish
🌍CES tlustohlavec tmavý

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Psychrolutes latus Hutton 1875 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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