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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Two-spot razorfish

Iniistius bimaculatus Rüppell, 1829
Max Length
28.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
0–21 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Probably inhabits open sandy bottoms and dives head-first into the sand with the approach of danger . Dives into sand to sleep safely at night or to hide when alarmed .

Scientific Name
Iniistius bimaculatus
Authority
Rüppell, 1829
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28.5 cm
Depth Range
0–21 m
Latitude
10°S – 27°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Two-spot razorfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Two-spot razorfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Two-spot razorfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 21 m . Tropical; 27°N - 10°S, 42°E - 151°E West Pacific: Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and the coasts of India (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
28.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
27°N – 10°S
Described By
Rüppell, 1829

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