Parrot seaperch (Callanthias ruber) fish species and information / pictures of Parrot seaperch - Callanthias ruber

Parrot seaperch (Callanthias ruber) fish species information

Scientific Name
Callanthias ruber

Common Name
Parrot seaperch

Biology
Found on rocks, muddy bottoms and submarine caves. Oviparous, probably protogynous (Ref. 5506).

Classification

Classified By
Rafinesque, 1810
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Splendid perches (Callanthiidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: English Channel (occasional) to Mauritania including Madeira, Azores, Canary Islands. Also throughout the Mediterranean.
Range
51°N - 16°N, 32°W - 36°E

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
50 m
Depth To - meters
500 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 500 m (Ref. 5506)
Trophic Level
3.8 s.e. 0.59 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
60.0 cm
Common Length
17.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5040 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-4)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated