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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Ostorhinchus Urostigmus

Ostorhinchus urostigmus Bleeker, 1874
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Ostorhinchus Urostigmus (Ostorhinchus urostigmus) 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 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Ostorhinchus urostigmus
Authority
Bleeker, 1874
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Peduncular spot large in young, but fades proportionally reduces in size with age, and often absent in adults .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ostorhinchus Urostigmus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ostorhinchus Urostigmus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ostorhinchus Urostigmus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific: Singapore.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1874

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