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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Engyprosopon Osculus

Engyprosopon osculus Amaoka & Arai, 1998
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
12–36 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Engyprosopon Osculus (Engyprosopon osculus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 12 and 36 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Engyprosopon osculus
Authority
Amaoka & Arai, 1998
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.3 cm
Depth Range
12–36 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Engyprosopon Osculus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Engyprosopon Osculus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Engyprosopon Osculus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Engyprosopon Osculus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 36 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Barrow Island, Shark Bay, and Rowley Shoal, Western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Amaoka & Arai, 1998

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Asterorhombus osculus Amaoka & Arai 1998 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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