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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Dictyosoma Rubrimaculatum

Dictyosoma rubrimaculatum Yatsu, Yasuda & Taki, 1978
Max Length
17.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Dictyosoma Rubrimaculatum (Dictyosoma rubrimaculatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stichaeidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Dictyosoma rubrimaculatum
Authority
Yatsu, Yasuda & Taki, 1978
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 48 - 55; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 36 - 40; Vertebrae: 61 - 66.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dictyosoma Rubrimaculatum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan to East China Sea and to Korean Peninsula.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
17.9cm
Dorsal Spines
52
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
38
Vertebrae
64

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yatsu, Yasuda & Taki, 1978

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