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Galaxiidae (Galaxiids) > Aplochitoninae
Etymology: Aplochiton: Greek, aploe, -es = simplicity + Greek, chiton = tunic, long dress (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Jenyns.
Issue
Earlier work included Aplochiton in the family Aplochitonidae. Aplochiton taeniatus is a specialized piscivore with a very large mouth and greatly enlarged teeth (McDowall and Nakaya 1988). Aplochiton marinus is considered a synonym of A. taeniatus. See McDowall (1971a) for a detailed description.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecología
; agua dulce; salobre bentopelágico. Temperate; 39°S - 56°S
South America: On both sides of the Andes, in Chile from Lake Villarrica south and in Argentina from Lake Lacar south; into Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America.
Tamaño / Peso / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 33.4 cm SL macho / no sexado; (Ref. 35399)
Short description
Claves de identificación | Morfología | Morfometría
Espinas dorsales (total) : 0; Radios blandos dorsales (total) : 12; Espinas anales: 2; Radios blandos anales: 13.
Found mostly in lakes, but recent collections from sites close to the sea suggest amphidromy.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturities | Reproducción | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larva
McDowall, R.M. and K. Nakaya, 1987. Identity of the galaxoid fishes of the genus Aplochiton Jenyns from southern Chile. Jap. J. Ichthyol. 34(3):377-383. (Ref. 9005)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Pesquerías: sin interés
Herramientas
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Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.6250 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00417 (0.00161 - 0.01080), b=3.16 (2.93 - 3.39), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this (Sub)family-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Nivel trófico (Ref.
69278): 3.3 ±0.4 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resiliencia (Ref.
120179): Medio, población duplicada en un tiempo mínimo de 1.4-4.4 años (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100).