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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Harlequin fish

Othos dentex Cuvier, 1828
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Harlequin fish (Othos dentex) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 75 cm. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Othos dentex
Authority
Cuvier, 1828
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
75 cm
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Othos
Othos
Species
Harlequin fish
Othos dentex

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Harlequin fish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Harlequin fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 30 m . Subtropical South Australia and Western Australia).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8
Food Items

various small fish (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
75cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Cuvier, 1828

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