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🌊 Marine Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Prognathodes Carlhubbsi

Prognathodes carlhubbsi Nalbant, 1995
Max Length
12.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Prognathodes Carlhubbsi (Prognathodes carlhubbsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaetodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Prognathodes carlhubbsi
Authority
Nalbant, 1995
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Prognathodes Carlhubbsi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prognathodes Carlhubbsi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Prognathodes Carlhubbsi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Form pairs during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 35 m . Tropical Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands and Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02239 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
12.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nalbant, 1995

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