Solocisquama Stellulata
📖 Overview
Solocisquama Stellulata (Solocisquama stellulata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 274 and 550 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4; Vertebrae: 18. Preserved specimens with dusky tan dorsally, pale ventrally. Centers of scales flecked with black around bases of apical spines . Tubercles on dorsal surface of disk with simple spines, elsewhere on body with multi-spined tubercles, especially prominent on principal tubercles of tail; fins without tubercles. Rostrum with a large multifold median spine protruding beyond its neighbors, terminating in 5 or more flaring spinelets .: short and / or deep; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Solocisquama Stellulata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Solocisquama Stellulata is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Solocisquama Stellulata is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 274 - 550 m . Deep-water West Pacific: widespread, off South Africa, New Caledonia, Taiwan and Japan, Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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