Biology:Blue-lined goatfish
| Upeneichthys lineatus | |
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Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Family: | Mullidae
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| Species: | U. lineatus
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| Upeneichthys lineatus (Bloch & J. G. Schneider, 1801)
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The blue-striped mullet (Upeneichthys lineatus) is a species of goatfish native to the Pacific coast of Australia . It occurs in sheltered areas over rocky and sandy substrates and can be found 5 to 100 metres (16 to 328 ft), though rarer below 40 metres (130 ft). This species can reach a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) FL. This species is commercially important.[1]
Description
Upeneichthys lineatus is a species of mullet native to the waters of the South Pacific with a particular concentration of population around the eastern coast of Australia as well as the Tasman Sea.[2] The species is often distinguishable by the appearance of fleshy barbels protruding from a set of pronounced lips.[3] Their coloration often varies regionally, ranging from a pale white appearance, to a bright red coloring with a wide array of spots and markings along the head and side of the fish.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Upeneichthys lineatus is a species with a primary distribution oriented along the eastern coastline of Australia . They have also been found off the waters of all of New Zealand's main islands making the South Pacific their primary domain of residence. While this species is able to survive depths in excess of 100 meters, they are often found in water much shallower, typically around 10–30 meters.[5] They prefer bottoms of varying substrates ranging from smooth bottoms, to rock and shell adorned bottoms.[6] The majority of their noted habitats have been sheltered bays and harbors along Australia's eastern coastline.
Diet
Upeneichthys lineatus are a carnivorous species of mullet, feeding on a number of benthic organisms such as clams, crabs, crustaceans, invertebrates, worms, sea stars, etc.[7]
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Upeneichthys lineatus" in FishBase. December 2013 version.
- ↑ Braby, Michael (2016). Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia. doi:10.1071/9781486301010. ISBN 9781486301010.
- ↑ Platell, M.E.; Potter, I.C.; Clarke, K.R. (1998). Do the habitats, mouth morphology and diets of the mullids Upeneichthys stotti and U. lineatusin coastal waters of south-western Australia differ?. Blackwell Publishing Inc. OCLC 860837437.
- ↑ Kuiter, Rudie H. (2000). Coastal fishes of south-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. ISBN 1875169857. OCLC 48404881.
- ↑ Human impacts in the marine environment : 2005 Annual Conference of New Zealand Marine Sciences Society, 4th International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions, and NZ-US MARGINS Programme Meeting : conference programme, information and abstracts. New Zealand Marine Sciences Society. 2005. ISBN 0473102994. OCLC 156700315.
- ↑ Anderson, Marti J; Millar, Russell B (2004-2007). "Spatial variation and effects of habitat on temperate reef fish assemblages in northeastern New Zealand". Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 305 (2): 191–221. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2003.12.011. ISSN 0022-0981.
- ↑ Platell, M.E.; Potter, I.C.; Clarke, K.R. (1998). Do the habitats, mouth morphology and diets of the mullids Upeneichthys stotti and U. lineatusin coastal waters of south-western Australia differ?. Blackwell Publishing Inc. OCLC 860837437.
Wikidata ☰ Q2483226 entry
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