Oxyurichthys Chinensis
📖 Overview
Overview information for Oxyurichthys Chinensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no tentacle on dorsoposterior surface of the eye; upper lip is constricted at premaxillary symphysis, less than half maximum lip width; in males, first dorsal-fin spines elongate, reaching back to middle of second dorsal fin; anterior nares with a low rim and not darkly pigmented; nape without membranous crest or ridge; without gular spots; scales on dorsum are narrowly outlined with black, without spots; along mid-side of pale body are 9 oval to rounded dusky spots, spots alternate in size between large and small; ctenoid scales laterally on trunk posterior to appoximately below midpoint of second dorsal fin, cycloid anteriorly; naked prepelvic region; lateral scales 41-46; pectoral-fin rays 21-23; males with pelvic fins dusky while whitish in females .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oxyurichthys Chinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Oxyurichthys Chinensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Oxyurichthys Chinensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 18 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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