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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Pseudotrichonotus Altivelis

Pseudotrichonotus altivelis Yoshino & Araga, 1975
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pseudotrichonotus Altivelis (Pseudotrichonotus altivelis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudotrichonotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudotrichonotus altivelis
Authority
Yoshino & Araga, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudotrichonotus Altivelis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudotrichonotus Altivelis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Izu Peninsula, Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.67

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Yoshino & Araga, 1975

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