Yellowhead hulafish (Trachinops noarlungae) fish species and information / pictures of Yellowhead hulafish - Trachinops noarlungae

Yellowhead hulafish (Trachinops noarlungae) fish species information

Scientific Name
Trachinops noarlungae

Common Name
Yellowhead hulafish

Biology
Adults occur inshore near reefs. They feed on crabs, fishes, and larvae. Eggs are guarded by the male parent.

Classification

Classified By
Glover, 1974
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Roundheads (Plesiopidae)

Distribution

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

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Trophic Level
4.01 s.e. 0.66 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
15.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated