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🌊 Marine ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Singapore stinger

Inimicus brachyrhynchus Bleeker, 1874
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
0–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Singapore stinger (Inimicus brachyrhynchus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synanceiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Inimicus brachyrhynchus
Authority
Bleeker, 1874
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
22 cm
Depth Range
0–50 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Singapore stinger is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Singapore stinger is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Singapore stinger is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical west Pacific: Hong Kong and Singapore (Ref 90102).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Spines
17
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1874

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