Sharpnose weed whiting (Siphonognathus caninis)

Scientific name: Siphonognathus caninis Scott, 1976

The Sharpnose weed whiting (Siphonognathus caninis) is a marine fish of the family Odacidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Australia.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Siphonognathus caninis
Family
Odacidae (Cales and weed-whitings)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
5–25 m (16–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 25 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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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