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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Paraploactis Kagoshimensis

Paraploactis kagoshimensis Ishikawa, 1904
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paraploactis Kagoshimensis (Paraploactis kagoshimensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aploactinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Paraploactis kagoshimensis
Authority
Ishikawa, 1904
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Body elongate and compressed, covered with velvety prickles. Preoperculum with 5 blunt spines. Anterior part of dorsal fin higher (2nd and 3rd spines elongate). Body dark-brown with darker mottling . Isthmus without fleshy pad .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraploactis Kagoshimensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paraploactis Kagoshimensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paraploactis Kagoshimensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan and the Uwa Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ishikawa, 1904

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Tetraroge kagoshimensis Ishikawa 1904 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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