Omobranchus Loxozonus
📖 Overview
Adults are common in rocky shore areas. Attain less than 8 cm TL. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 22; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Head without cirri and crest. Lower end of gill opening usually opposite 2nd or 3rd pectoral fin ray. Sensory pores in infraorbital and interorbital canals usually 8 and 3 respectively. Lateral line tubes 0 to 4.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Omobranchus Loxozonus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Omobranchus Loxozonus.
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