Takifugu Radiatus
📖 Overview
Takifugu Radiatus (Takifugu radiatus) 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 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13. Body without prickles. Body brown with white vermiculation dorsally, white ventrally. An irregular dark brown blotch edged with white on side of body just behind upper part of pectoral fin .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Takifugu Radiatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Takifugu Radiatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Takifugu Radiatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Kyushu, Japan to East China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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