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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Jambeau

Parahollardia lineata Longley, 1935
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
119–396 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Jambeau (Parahollardia lineata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triacanthodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 119 and 396 metres. 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
Parahollardia lineata
Authority
Longley, 1935
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Depth Range
119–396 m
Trophic Level
4.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Jambeau is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Jambeau 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; demersal; depth range 119 - 396 m . Subtropical; 38°N - 21°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Longley, 1935

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Jambeau · Jambeau Spikefish
🇵🇹Portuguese Trombeteiro-listrado
🇷🇺Russian Флоридская парахоллардия
🇪🇸Spanish cochi rombo

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Triacanthodes lineatus Longley 1935 Synonym
Triacanthodes zebra Nichols & Firth 1936 Synonym
Triacanthus zebra Nichols & Firth 1936 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .

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