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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

McGrouther's flathead

Rogadius mcgroutheri Imamura, 2007
Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
16–59 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

McGrouther's flathead (Rogadius mcgroutheri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Platycephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 16 and 59 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rogadius mcgroutheri
Authority
Imamura, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.6 cm
Depth Range
16–59 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 11.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for McGrouther's flathead 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 16 - 59 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Australia nd New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Imamura, 2007

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