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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Little pineapple fish

Sorosichthys ananassa Whitley, 1945
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
50–70 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Little pineapple fish (Sorosichthys ananassa) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 70 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sorosichthys ananassa
Authority
Whitley, 1945
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Depth Range
50–70 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sorosichthys
Sorosichthys
Species
Little pineapple fish
Sorosichthys ananassa

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Little pineapple fish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Little pineapple fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Little pineapple fish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Little pineapple fish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 70 m . Subtropical South Australia).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Whitley, 1945

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