Ostorhinchus Spilurus

📖 Overview

Ostorhinchus Spilurus (Ostorhinchus spilurus) 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 7.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 37 and 65 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VII + I,9; A II,8; pectoral fin rays 14; lateral-line scales 24-25 + 3-4 = 28; median predorsal scales 5; total gill-rakers 5-6 + 15; developed rakers 3-4 + 12-13 = 16-17; serrated preopercle edge, ridge smooth; body depth 2.5-2.6, and head length 2.2-2.5 in SL; snout length 4.5-5.2, eye diameter 3.0-3.4, and interorbital width 4.5-5.0, all in head length; caudal peduncle depth 1.3-1.5 in its length, and peduncle length 4.2-4.7 in SL .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ostorhinchus Spilurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ostorhinchus Spilurus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ostorhinchus Spilurus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 37 - 65 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: southern Red Sea, Somalia and Pakistan.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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