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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Ostorhinchus Diversus

Ostorhinchus diversus Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
1–15 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Ostorhinchus Diversus (Ostorhinchus diversus) 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 7.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Ostorhinchus diversus
Authority
Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
7.8 cm
Depth Range
1–15 m
Latitude
22°S – 20°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body deep and compressed body. Ground color pinkish-buff dotted with brownish, darkest in front of and base of anal. A small round black spot on caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ostorhinchus Diversus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical; 20°N - 22°S, 117°E - 168°E Central Pacific: Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
20°N – 22°S
Described By
Smith & Radcliffe, 1912

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