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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Greenback stingaree

Urolophus viridis McCulloch, 1916
Max Length
44 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
20–200 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Greenback stingaree (Urolophus viridis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Urolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 44 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Urolophus viridis
Authority
McCulloch, 1916
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
44 cm
Depth Range
20–200 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Greenback stingaree is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Greenback stingaree is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 200 m , usually 80 - 180 m . Temperate; 27°S - 44°S, 141°E - 154°E West Pacific: occurs in Australia, from southern tip of Queensland southward to Tasmania.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
44cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
McCulloch, 1916

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