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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Tosarhombus Smithi

Tosarhombus smithi Nielsen, 1964
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
124–230 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tosarhombus Smithi (Tosarhombus smithi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 124 and 230 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Tosarhombus smithi
Authority
Nielsen, 1964
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18 cm
Depth Range
124–230 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 79 - 89; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 59 - 68. Eyed side brownish, pectoral fin with 10-12 rays; pectoral on blind side with 9-10 rays .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tosarhombus Smithi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tosarhombus Smithi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tosarhombus Smithi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 124 - 230 m . Tropical South Africa and Kenya.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
18cm
Dorsal Rays
84
Anal Rays
64

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nielsen, 1964

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