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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Pinkbreast siphonfish

Siphamia roseigaster Ramsay & Ogilby, 1887
Max Length
6.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–118 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pinkbreast siphonfish (Siphamia roseigaster) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 118 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Siphamia roseigaster
Authority
Ramsay & Ogilby, 1887
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
6.4 cm
Depth Range
0–118 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Apogoniformes
Apogoniformes
Family
Apogonidae
Apogonidae
Genus
Siphamia
Siphamia
Species
Pinkbreast siphonfish
Siphamia roseigaster

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pinkbreast siphonfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pinkbreast siphonfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pinkbreast siphonfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 118 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
6.4cm

🌡️ 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
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ramsay & Ogilby, 1887

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Pink-breasted Siphon-fish · Pink-breasted Siphonfish · Pinkbreast Siphonfish · Silver Siphonfish
🌍CES parmovec růžovoprsý
🇵🇹Portuguese Cardeal-vidro

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Apogon roseigaster Ramsay & Ogilby 1887 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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