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Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Achoerodus gouldii

Common Name
Western blue groper

Biology
Adults are found on the continental shelf (Ref. 9563). They inhabit rocky areas and feeds on small crabs, fish, mollusks and starfish (Ref. 2156). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Richardson, 1843
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Wrasses (Labridae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Indian Ocean
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to South Australia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
5 m
Depth To - meters
65 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 65 m (Ref. 9563)
Trophic Level
3.78 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
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
175 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Very high vulnerability (85 of 100)
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (A2bd)