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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Ocosia Ramaraoi

Ocosia ramaraoi Poss & Eschmeyer, 1975
Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
145–274 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ocosia Ramaraoi (Ocosia ramaraoi) 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 8.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 145 and 274 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Ocosia ramaraoi
Authority
Poss & Eschmeyer, 1975
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.2 cm
Depth Range
145–274 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 28. No spines on the lateral surface of the lachrymal nor on the lateral surface of the first suborbital bone . Dorsal fin originates above middle of eye; no distinctively elongated spine; membranes of spinous portion incised for about 1/4 of spine length .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ocosia Ramaraoi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ocosia Ramaraoi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ocosia Ramaraoi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 145 - 274 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00479 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm
Dorsal Spines
16
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
28

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poss & Eschmeyer, 1975

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