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Diadromous Near Threatened ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Poisonous to eat 🌡️ Subtropical

Takifugu Ocellatus

Takifugu ocellatus Linnaeus, 1758
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Max Length
17.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
10.2 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Juveniles are found in brackish and fresh waters, but adults need marine conditions. Deadly poisonous to eat.

Scientific Name
Takifugu ocellatus
Authority
Linnaeus, 1758
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
17.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Migration
Anadromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Takifugu Ocellatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Takifugu Ocellatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Anadromous
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02089 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
17.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Linnaeus, 1758

⚠️ Venom Profile

Medical Warning: This species is venomous. Seek immediate medical attention if envenomated. Contact emergency services and follow first aid guidance below.
Venom Type
proteinaceous neurotoxin
Delivery
dorsal, anal, and pelvic fin spines
Potency
Severe
Mortality Risk
Low
Symptom Onset
5min
Duration
24.0hrs
Antivenom
✗ Not Available
Named Toxins
high-molecular-weight protein (Stonustoxin analogue) acetylcholine
Symptoms
  • immediate intense pain
  • swelling
  • erythema
  • occasional nausea and weakness
Affected Body Systems
peripheral nervous system cardiovascular
First Aid
Immerse affected area in hot water (45 C, tolerable) for 30-90 minutes to denature toxin. Do not apply ice.
Medical Treatment

Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.

References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Fugu ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Fugu ocellatus ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Gastrophysus ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Spheroides ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Sphoeroides ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Sphoeroides ocellatus obscurus Abe 1949 Synonym
Takifugu ocellatus ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Takyfugu ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Tetraodon ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym
Tetrodon conspicillum Walbaum 1779 Synonym
Tetrodon ocellatus Linnaeus 1758 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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