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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Red-striped toadfish

Dichotomyctere erythrotaenia Bleeker, 1853
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Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs usually in brackish water but also found in freshwaters of tidal creeks and rivers . Very common in some mangrove areas .

Scientific Name
Dichotomyctere erythrotaenia
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.5 cm
Latitude
11°S – 4°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red-striped toadfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Red-striped toadfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Red-striped toadfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 4°N - 11°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0263 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
8

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
4°N – 11°S
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

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