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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Longtail weed whiting

Siphonognathus tanyourus Gomon & Paxton, 1986
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Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
1–19 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

A benthic species which occurs inshore . Apparently restricted to moderately high-energy coastal locations with dominant stands of brown macroalgae such as Phyllospora comosa and Ecklonia radiata.

Scientific Name
Siphonognathus tanyourus
Authority
Gomon & Paxton, 1986
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11 cm
Depth Range
1–19 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Longtail weed whiting is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longtail weed whiting is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longtail weed whiting is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longtail weed whiting is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 19 m . Subtropical; 32°S - 39°S Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia to Wilsons Promontory and Portland, Victoria.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gomon & Paxton, 1986

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