Cynoglossus Ochiaii
📖 Overview
Cynoglossus Ochiaii (Cynoglossus ochiaii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 220 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This relatively small species is distinguished by the following characters: 3 continuous ocular side lateral lines (dorsolateral, midlateral and ventrolateral), none on the blind side; scales on cephalodorsal line 6-9, dorsolateral line 66-79, midlateral line 67-73, ventrolateral line 38-62; scales above dorsolateral line 3-4, between dorsolateral and midlateral lines 11-12; pored scales with well developed blackish posterior flap present on dorsolateral, midlateral, cephalodorsal and mandibulo-opercular lines; contiguous eyes; mouth no fringe, reaching posteriorly to vertical line at middle of lower eye; ocular side with 2 nostrils, the anterior nostrils developed, tubular; dorsal and anal fins with dark brown to blackish dapples; 104-112 dorsal-fin rays; 83-88 anal-fin rays; 10 caudal-fin rays; vertebrae 8-9+43-45=52-54; body uniformly brown; dorsal and anal fins dark brown to blackish, with dappled marks on ocular side, uniformly dense pigmentation on blind side .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Ochiaii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cynoglossus Ochiaii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cynoglossus Ochiaii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 220 m , usually 100 - ? m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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