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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Okamejei Picta

Okamejei picta Ng, Ho, Joung & Liu, 2023
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Okamejei Picta (Okamejei picta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rajidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. 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
Okamejei picta
Authority
Ng, Ho, Joung & Liu, 2023
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Okamejei Picta is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Okamejei Picta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Okamejei Picta is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Okamejei Picta is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 300 - ? m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: off western Dong-Sha Atoll, South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Ng, Ho, Joung & Liu, 2023

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