Ocosia Possi
📖 Overview
Ocosia Possi (Ocosia possi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetrarogidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 143 and 230 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 28. Tubular scales in lateral line16-20. Spines on the lateral surface of the lacrimale absent. Spines on the lateral surface of the first suborbital bone absent. Second dorsal spine greatly elongated .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ocosia Possi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ocosia Possi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ocosia Possi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 143 - 230 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha bank.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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