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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Posidonichthys Hutchinsi

Posidonichthys hutchinsi Briggs, 1993
Max Length
2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–5 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found on leaves of Posidonia australis, a marine angiosperm. Appears to be most common from just beneath the surface down to about 2 m..

Scientific Name
Posidonichthys hutchinsi
Authority
Briggs, 1993
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2 cm
Depth Range
0–5 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Posidonichthys
Posidonichthys
Species
Posidonichthys Hutchinsi
Posidonichthys hutchinsi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 2; Anal soft rays: 2. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Posidonichthys Hutchinsi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Posidonichthys Hutchinsi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Posidonichthys Hutchinsi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical south of Tamby Bay, South Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2cm
Dorsal Rays
2
Anal Rays
2

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Briggs, 1993

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