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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Glover's anglerfish

Rhycherus gloveri Pietsch, 1984
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Glover's anglerfish (Rhycherus gloveri) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Rhycherus gloveri
Authority
Pietsch, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhycherus
Rhycherus
Species
Glover's anglerfish
Rhycherus gloveri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glover's anglerfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glover's anglerfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Temperate Endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.9±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Pietsch, 1984

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