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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Cynoglossus Nigropinnatus

Cynoglossus nigropinnatus Ochiai, 1963
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Nigropinnatus (Cynoglossus nigropinnatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cynoglossus nigropinnatus
Authority
Ochiai, 1963
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 104 - 112; Anal soft rays: 82 - 91; Vertebrae: 52 - 55. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Nigropinnatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cynoglossus Nigropinnatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cynoglossus Nigropinnatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Kumanonada Sea to Tosa Bay, the East China Sea, and the Gulf of Tonkin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
20cm
Dorsal Rays
108
Anal Rays
87
Vertebrae
54

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ochiai, 1963

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