Javelin (Coelorinchus australis) fish species and information / pictures of Javelin - Coelorinchus australis

Javelin (Coelorinchus australis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Coelorinchus australis

Common Name
Javelin

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Snout blunt, but not rounded, without a sharp rostral spine, its antero lateral margin incompletely supported by bone; chin barbel short. Head dark brown dorsally, with small pale spots. Body dark brownish with 8 or 9 pale longitudinal stripes. First dorsal fin tip black; anal fin with a blackish stripe posteriorly; the mouth and gill cavities blackish.

Classification

Classified By
Richardson, 1839
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Indo-Pacific
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: endemic to Australia.
Range
37°S - 47°S, 143°E - 152°E

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
80 m
Depth To - meters
300 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 80 - 300 m (Ref. 1371)
Trophic Level
4.14 s.e. 0.61 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
55.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 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 (53 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated