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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Torquigener Altipinnis

Torquigener altipinnis Ogilby, 1891
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Torquigener Altipinnis (Torquigener altipinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetraodontidae. 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. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Torquigener altipinnis
Authority
Ogilby, 1891
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Torquigener Altipinnis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Torquigener Altipinnis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Torquigener Altipinnis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Torquigener Altipinnis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Australia, including the Lord Howe and Norfolk islands and New Zealand, including Kermadec Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0263 × L2.88 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ogilby, 1891

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