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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Tosarhombus Neocaledonicus

Tosarhombus neocaledonicus Amaoka & Rivaton, 1991
Max Length
18.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
169–325 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Tosarhombus Neocaledonicus (Tosarhombus neocaledonicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 169 and 325 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Tosarhombus neocaledonicus
Authority
Amaoka & Rivaton, 1991
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.3 cm
Depth Range
169–325 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Pleuronectiformes
Pleuronectiformes
Family
Bothidae
Bothidae
Genus
Tosarhombus
Tosarhombus
Species
Tosarhombus Neocaledonicus
Tosarhombus neocaledonicus

🐟 Physical Description

Usually 5 or 6 white blotches along head margin in mature specimens. Maximum SL about 18.3 cm (Ref 42535).: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tosarhombus Neocaledonicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tosarhombus Neocaledonicus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tosarhombus Neocaledonicus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 169 - 325 m . Deep-water west of New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

small benthic animals

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
18.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Amaoka & Rivaton, 1991

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