Leopard wirrah (Acanthistius pardalotus) fish species and information / pictures of Leopard wirrah - Acanthistius pardalotus

Leopard wirrah (Acanthistius pardalotus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Acanthistius pardalotus

Common Name
Leopard wirrah

Biology
Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Benthic (Ref. 75154).

Classification

Classified By
Hutchins, 1981
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets (Serranidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Indian Ocean
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to the west coast of Australia.
Range
29°S - 33°S, 114°E - 118°E

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory
Trophic Level
4.06 s.e. 0.73 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (49 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated