Western Atlantic silver roughy (Hoplostethus mediterraneus sonodae) fish species and information / pictures of Western Atlantic silver roughy - Hoplostethus mediterraneus sonodae

Western Atlantic silver roughy (Hoplostethus mediterraneus sonodae) fish species information

Scientific Name
Hoplostethus mediterraneus sonodae

Common Name
Western Atlantic silver roughy

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Kotlyar, 1986
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Sawbellies (Beryciformes)
Family
Slimeheads (Trachichthyidae)

Distribution

Region
Northwest Atlantic.
Distribution
Northwest Atlantic.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.52 s.e. 0.55 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
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = No PD50 data many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (59 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