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Diadromous Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Tetraroge Nigra

Tetraroge nigra Cuvier, 1829
Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tetraroge Nigra (Tetraroge nigra) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetrarogidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Tetraroge nigra
Authority
Cuvier, 1829
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tetraroge Nigra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tetraroge Nigra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tetraroge Nigra is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tetraroge Nigra is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical West Pacific: India, Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cuvier, 1829

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