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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Ostorhinchus Pselion

Ostorhinchus pselion Randall, Fraser & Lachner, 1990
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
10–43 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Ostorhinchus Pselion (Ostorhinchus pselion) 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 4 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 43 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Ostorhinchus pselion
Authority
Randall, Fraser & Lachner, 1990
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4 cm
Depth Range
10–43 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ostorhinchus Pselion is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ostorhinchus Pselion is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ostorhinchus Pselion is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooders . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 43 m. Tropical known only from the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, Fraser & Lachner, 1990

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