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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Short boarfish

Parazanclistius hutchinsi Hardy, 1983
Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
10–80 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Short boarfish (Parazanclistius hutchinsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pentacerotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 34 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 80 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Parazanclistius hutchinsi
Authority
Hardy, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
34 cm
Depth Range
10–80 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Short boarfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Short boarfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Short boarfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Short boarfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 80 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern Western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
64.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hardy, 1983

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Hutchin's Boarfish · Short Boarfish
🌍CES kostlivka Hutchinsova
🇵🇹Portuguese Espartano-borboleta · Espartano-de-Hutchin

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .

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