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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Occella Iburia

Occella iburia Jordan & Starks, 1904
Max Length
21.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
152–269 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occella Iburia (Occella iburia) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 152 and 269 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Occella iburia
Authority
Jordan & Starks, 1904
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
21.2 cm
Depth Range
152–269 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Occella
Occella
Species
Occella Iburia
Occella iburia

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Lower jaw projecting forward beyond upper one. Snout never tubular. Branchial membranes free from isthmus. Many small bony plates on subpectoral region.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Occella Iburia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Occella Iburia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Occella Iburia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 152 - 269 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: off the Pacific coast of Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
21.2cm
Dorsal Spines
13
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
17

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jordan & Starks, 1904

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