Ostorhinchus Quinquestriatus
📖 Overview
Ostorhinchus Quinquestriatus (Ostorhinchus quinquestriatus) 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 3.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 55 and 66 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. A species distinguished by 4 narrow dark stripes, the first from nape along base of first and second dorsal fin, the second from above the eye to upper caudal peduncle, the third from eye along lateral-line scales fading prior to caudal peduncle, the fourth midlateral from front of snout to end of caudal fin; pectoral rays 15; well-developed gill rakers 15, total with rudiments 19; first dorsal-fin spines 7 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ostorhinchus Quinquestriatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 55 - 66 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: may be restricted to the Maldives.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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