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Marblefish (Aplodactylus arctidens) fish species information

Scientific Name
Aplodactylus arctidens

Common Name
Marblefish

Biology
Inhabits weedy reef slopes (Ref. 9002). Feeds on algae and the small invertebrates living amongst it.

Classification

Classified By
Richardson, 1839
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Marblefishes (Aplodactylidae)

Distribution

Region
Indo-Pacific
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
40 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 40 m (Ref. 9002), usually 0 - 15 m (Ref. 9002)
Trophic Level
2.01 s.e. 0.04 Based on diet studies.
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
65.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5312 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 (47 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated