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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Iso Flosmaris

Iso flosmaris Jordan & Starks, 1901
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Iso Flosmaris (Iso flosmaris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Isonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Iso flosmaris
Authority
Jordan & Starks, 1901
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 27. Body strongly compressed and deepest at pectorals. Scales on body small, cycloid; thorax and belly naked. Pectoral fin in a high position, with a round posterior margin. Upper jaw not protractile. A broad silvery band (blackish after preservation) running from pectoral base to caudal fin base. Attains 5 cm SL.: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Iso Flosmaris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Iso Flosmaris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Iso Flosmaris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5cm
Dorsal Spines
6
Dorsal Rays
15
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jordan & Starks, 1901

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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