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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Longfin threadtail Anthias

Tosana longipinnis Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea, 2021
Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
62–228 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Collected by bottom trawls and appears to be found at the shallower end of these depths (62-228 m), in the southern part of its range .

Scientific Name
Tosana longipinnis
Authority
Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea, 2021
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
11.8 cm
Depth Range
62–228 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: relatively long pectoral fins (28.9-35.3% SL); lateral-line scales 33-41; relatively long anal rays with longest ray 23.8-52.2% SL .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longfin threadtail Anthias is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longfin threadtail Anthias is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longfin threadtail Anthias is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 62 - 228 m . Subtropical; 18°S - 33°S South Pacific: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
11.8cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea, 2021

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