ミヤコイシモチ
📖 Overview
ミヤコイシモチ (Ostorhinchus ishigakiensis), first described by Ida & Moyer, 1974 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body yellowish-brown with small indistinct milky spots, the coloration varying with habitat.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for ミヤコイシモチ is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Miyakoishimochi · ミヤコイシモチ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon ishigakiensis | Ida & Moyer | 1974 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect ミヤコイシモチ.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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