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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Indian sand tiger

Carcharias tricuspidatus Day, 1878
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Max Length
370 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
74.00/100
Typical Length
280 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Indian sand tiger (Carcharias tricuspidatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Odontaspididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 370 cm. With a trophic level of 4.4, it is an apex predator.

Scientific Name
Carcharias tricuspidatus
Authority
Day, 1878
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
370 cm
Trophic Level
4.4
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
74.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Indian sand tiger is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indian sand tiger is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 26°N - 9°N Indian Ocean: India and Pakistan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
370cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
74.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1878

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