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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Tylerius Spinosissimus

Tylerius spinosissimus (Regan, 1908)
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
90–435 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Tylerius Spinosissimus (Tylerius spinosissimus), first described by (Regan, 1908) is a small fish in the family Tetraodontidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 90 to 435 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Tylerius spinosissimus
Authority
(Regan, 1908)
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
90–435 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tylerius Spinosissimus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tylerius Spinosissimus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0263 × L2.88 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ 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
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
(Regan, 1908)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Amblyrhinchotes spinosissimus Regan 1908 Synonym
Amblyrhynchotes spinosissimus Regan 1908 Synonym
Spheroides spinosissimus Regan 1908 Synonym
Spheroides unifasciatus von Bonde 1923 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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