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Sharpnose weed whiting (Siphonognathus caninis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Siphonognathus caninis

Common Name
Sharpnose weed whiting

Biology
Common along the lower reaches of rocky reefs and drop-offs near the bottom in fine brown and red algae zones or in areas with sparse growths of seagrass.

Classification

Classified By
Scott, 1976
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cales and weed-whitings (Odacidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Indian Ocean
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Range
32°S - 40°S

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
5 m
Depth To - meters
25 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 25 m (Ref. 75154)
Trophic Level
2.74 s.e. 0.38 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
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
10.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5159 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)