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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Pseudocoris Ocellata

Pseudocoris ocellata Chen & Shao, 1995
Max Length
11.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
4–15 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pseudocoris Ocellata (Pseudocoris ocellata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 4 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudocoris ocellata
Authority
Chen & Shao, 1995
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.1 cm
Depth Range
4–15 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Head naked.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudocoris Ocellata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudocoris Ocellata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 15 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

zooplankton during the day (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
11.1cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen & Shao, 1995

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