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Tetrosomus Stellifer

Tetrosomus stellifer Bloch & Schneider, 1801
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tetrosomus Stellifer (Tetrosomus stellifer) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ostraciidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Tetrosomus stellifer
Authority
Bloch & Schneider, 1801
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tetrosomus Stellifer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tetrosomus Stellifer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Known from the type locality, America.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.03715 × L2.8 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bloch & Schneider, 1801

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