Nurseryfish (Kurtus gulliveri) fish species and information / pictures of Nurseryfish - Kurtus gulliveri

Nurseryfish (Kurtus gulliveri) fish species information

Scientific Name
Kurtus gulliveri

Common Name
Nurseryfish

Biology
Adults inhabit mangrove-nipa swamps, brackish estuaries and slow-flowing turbid rivers. Feed on small fishes, shrimps and crayfish. The male carries the eggs around like a bunch of grapes attached to a hook on the head, called forehead brooding. Esteemed table fish.

Classification

Classified By
Castelnau, 1878
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Nurseryfishes (Kurtidae)

Distribution

Region
Asia and Oceania
Distribution
Asia and Oceania: central southern New Guinea and northern Australia.
Range
2°S - 19°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
20 °C
Water Temperature To
28 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.85 s.e. 0.63 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
63.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of potential interest; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=1-2;)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Least Concern (LC)