Western Pacific spinysnout soldierfish

📖 Overview

Western Pacific spinysnout soldierfish (Ostichthys spiniger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Holocentridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 180 and 181 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 10. This species is distinguished by the following characters: scales above lateral line to mid-base of spinous portion of dorsal fin 3 1/2; half-scale not present anterior to first lateral-line scale; head dorsal profile nearly uniformly convex; anterior end of each nasal bone has a sharp, forwardly directed spine; with a strong spine at corner of preopercle, significantly larger than other serrations; pectoral-fin rays 17; lateral-line scales 29; gill rakers 8 + 13; the last dorsal-fin spine is shorter than penultimate spine; body depth 2.2 in SL; HL 2.4 in SL; very short snout, 6.6 in HL; least depth of caudal peduncle 4.9 in HL. Colour when fresh: silvery head and body, re dorsally with upper sides of body red with silver spots; red eye with black pupil; rose coloured vertical fins and caudal fin; translucent fins . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Western Pacific spinysnout soldierfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Western Pacific spinysnout soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Western Pacific spinysnout soldierfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 180 - 181 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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