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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Japanese cutlassfish

Trichiurus japonicus Temminck & Schlegel, 1844
Max Length
213 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
15 yrs
Trophic Level
4.4
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Japanese cutlassfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Trichiurus japonicus
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1844
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
213 cm
Lifespan
15 years
Trophic Level
4.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Japanese cutlassfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Japanese cutlassfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Japanese cutlassfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Japanese cutlassfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.4±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00033 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
213cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1844

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