Tetractenos Hamiltoni
📖 Overview
Tetractenos Hamiltoni (Tetractenos hamiltoni), first described by Richardson, 1846 is a small fish in the family Tetraodontidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tetractenos Hamiltoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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