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🌊 Marine Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Thalassophryne Punctata

Thalassophryne punctata Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
15.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Thalassophryne Punctata (Thalassophryne punctata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Thalassophryne punctata
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 19; Vertebrae: 29. Body and fins tan with very fine dark spots .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thalassophryne Punctata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thalassophryne Punctata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Thalassophryne Punctata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Southwest Atlantic: Salvador to Porto Seguro, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
15.8cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
21
Anal Rays
19
Vertebrae
29

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

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