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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Rhinecanthus Abyssus

Rhinecanthus abyssus Matsuura & Shiobara, 1989
Max Length
16.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhinecanthus Abyssus (Rhinecanthus abyssus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balistidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhinecanthus abyssus
Authority
Matsuura & Shiobara, 1989
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
16.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 26; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 23. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinecanthus Abyssus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhinecanthus Abyssus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhinecanthus Abyssus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 150 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L2.91 (TL)
Max TL
16.6cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
25
Anal Rays
22

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Matsuura & Shiobara, 1989

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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