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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Spotted stinkfish

Repomucenus calcaratus Macleay, 1881
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
35–110 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Spotted stinkfish (Repomucenus calcaratus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. It occurs at depths between 35 and 110 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Repomucenus calcaratus
Authority
Macleay, 1881
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
22 cm
Depth Range
35–110 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotted stinkfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotted stinkfish 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 35 - 110 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern Australia, including Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L2.82 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Macleay, 1881

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English stinkfish

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Callionymus calcaratus Macleay 1881 Synonym
Callionymus ocelligena McCulloch 1926 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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