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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Ostorhinchus Chalcius

Ostorhinchus chalcius Fraser & Randall, 1986
Max Length
11.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Ostorhinchus Chalcius (Ostorhinchus chalcius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Ostorhinchus chalcius
Authority
Fraser & Randall, 1986
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
11.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ostorhinchus Chalcius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ostorhinchus Chalcius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ostorhinchus Chalcius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical Southeast Pacific: Easter Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
11.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fraser & Randall, 1986

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