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Diadromous Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Poisonous to eat 🌡️ Temperate

Takifugu Poecilonotus

Takifugu poecilonotus Temminck & Schlegel, 1850
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Takifugu Poecilonotus (Takifugu poecilonotus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetraodontidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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 poecilonotus
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1850
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Takifugu Poecilonotus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Takifugu Poecilonotus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Takifugu Poecilonotus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Takifugu Poecilonotus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan and the southern Korean Peninsula.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02344 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ 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
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1850

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Fugu poecilonotum Temminck & Schlegel 1850 Synonym
Tetraodon poecilonotus Temminck & Schlegel 1850 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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