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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Pricklebreast poacher

Stellerina xyosterna Jordan & Gilbert, 1880
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
5–75 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pricklebreast poacher is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Stellerina xyosterna
Authority
Jordan & Gilbert, 1880
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
16 cm
Depth Range
5–75 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Caudal fin rounded. Pelvic fins reduced.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pricklebreast poacher is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pricklebreast poacher is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pricklebreast poacher is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 75 m . Subtropical; 54°N - central Baja California, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1880

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Agonus annae Steindachner 1880 Synonym
Brachyopsis xyosternus Jordan & Gilbert 1880 Synonym
Occella impi Gruchy 1970 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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