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🌊 Marine Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Subtropical

Blackfin stonefish

Pseudosynanceia melanostigma Day, 1875
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

A benthic species occurring over muddy substrate , It has dorsal spines with venom glands which can cause extremely painful and potentially fatal wounds .

Scientific Name
Pseudosynanceia melanostigma
Authority
Day, 1875
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blackfin stonefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blackfin stonefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blackfin stonefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blackfin stonefish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical; 31°N - 13°N, 47°E - 62°E Indian Ocean.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01622 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
13cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Day, 1875

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