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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Takifugu Variomaculatus

Takifugu variomaculatus Li & Kuang, 2002
Max Length
13.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Takifugu Variomaculatus (Takifugu variomaculatus) 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 13.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Takifugu variomaculatus
Authority
Li & Kuang, 2002
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
13.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Takifugu Variomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Takifugu Variomaculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Takifugu Variomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Takifugu Variomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Northwest Pacific: China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02291 × L2.9 (TL)
Max TL
13.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
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
Tropical
Described By
Li & Kuang, 2002

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