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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Threadfin bass

Pronotogrammus multifasciatus Gill, 1863
Max Length
28.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
40–200 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Threadfin bass (Pronotogrammus multifasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pronotogrammus multifasciatus
Authority
Gill, 1863
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28.5 cm
Depth Range
40–200 m
Latitude
9°S – 34°N
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Threadfin bass is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Threadfin bass is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 200 m . Subtropical; 34°N - 9°S, 119°W - 78°W

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3
Food Items

small planktonic crustaceans (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
28.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
34°N – 9°S
Described By
Gill, 1863

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Flame anthias · threadfin bass
🏳️Catalan Anthias vermell
🌍CES bradáč mnohopruhý
🇫🇷French Anthias de feu
🇵🇹Portuguese Anthias-labareda
🇪🇸Spanish Doncellita · serrano baga
🇨🇳Chinese 多紋長尾鮨

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Anthias gordensis Wade 1946 Synonym
Holanthias gordensis Wade 1946 Synonym
Holanthias sechurae Barton 1947 Synonym
Pacificogramma stepanenkoi Kharin 1983 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .

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