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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

ツノブトキホウボウ

Peristedion amblygenys Fowler, 1938
Max Length
16.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

ツノブトキホウボウ (Peristedion amblygenys) is a ray-finned fish of the family Peristediidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Peristedion amblygenys
Authority
Fowler, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
16.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for ツノブトキホウボウ is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for ツノブトキホウボウ is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for ツノブトキホウボウ is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for ツノブトキホウボウ is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 82 m . Tropical West Pacific: Indonesia, Taiwan and the Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
16.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1938

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES brňák luzonský
🇯🇵Japanese Tsunobutokihobo · ツノブトキホウボウ
🇵🇹Portuguese Falso-voador-de-chifre-de-Luzon

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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