Osteodiscus Andriashevi
📖 Overview
Osteodiscus Andriashevi (Osteodiscus andriashevi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 766 and 1950 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52 - 53; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 49; Vertebrae: 55 - 59. Abdominal disk large, its rays long, fine under thin skin over entire length; a narrow free fold of skin around the disk with unthickened bordering edge, two anterior rays attached to anterior process of pelvis; jaw teeth simple with blunt cusps, with lateral cusps in the posterior rows; pores of the seismosensory system on the head not enlarged; single suprabranchial pore; pectoral fin without notch; pleural ribs absent; epipleural ribs present; one reduced epural .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Osteodiscus Andriashevi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Osteodiscus Andriashevi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Osteodiscus Andriashevi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 766 - 1950 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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