Yelloweye nannygai (Centroberyx australis)

Scientific name: Centroberyx australis Shimizu & Hutchins, 1987

The Yelloweye nannygai (Centroberyx australis) is a marine fish of the family Berycidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 6; Dorsal soft rays: 13-14; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Red with numerous horizontal white lines on sides; eyes yellow; unpaired fins reddish, caudal with broad, intensely red stripe on each lobe; pelvic fins whitish, pectorals mostly transparent.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Centroberyx australis
Family
Berycidae (Alfonsinos)
Order
Beryciformes (Sawbellies)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
51.0
Depth range
80–300 m (262–984 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 80 - 300 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (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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