Orangelined bullseye (Pempheris ornata)

Scientific name: Pempheris ornata Mooi & Jubb, 1996

The Orangelined bullseye (Pempheris ornata) is a marine fish of the family Pempheridae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, specimen localities are limited to areas along the southwest and south coast of Australia.

Biology

Reported as sometimes congregating beneath piers and near jetties and not often sighted during the day. Minimum depth from.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pempheris ornata
Family
Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Depth range
9–30 m (30–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 9 - 30 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: specimen localities are limited to areas along the southwest and south coast of Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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