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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Taiwan saddled carpetshark

Cirrhoscyllium formosanum Teng, 1959
Max Length
39 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
110–320 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Taiwan saddled carpetshark (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Parascylliidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 39 cm. It occurs at depths between 110 and 320 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cirrhoscyllium formosanum
Authority
Teng, 1959
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
39 cm
Depth Range
110–320 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Taiwan saddled carpetshark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Taiwan saddled carpetshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 110 - 320 m . Subtropical; 28°N - 21°N, 115°E - 123°E Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
39cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Teng, 1959

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