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🌊 Marine Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Poisonous to eat 🌡️ Subtropical

Takifugu Bimaculatus

Takifugu bimaculatus Richardson, 1845
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Takifugu Bimaculatus (Takifugu bimaculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetraodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Takifugu bimaculatus
Authority
Richardson, 1845
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Takifugu Bimaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Takifugu Bimaculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Takifugu Bimaculatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Takifugu Bimaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical West and Northwest Pacific: Northern South China Sea from Viet Nam, Yellow Sea and East China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02291 × L2.9 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Richardson, 1845

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