Spinesnout squirrelfish (Ostichthys acanthorhinus)

Scientific name: Ostichthys acanthorhinus Randall, Shimizu & Yamakawa, 1982

Spinesnout squirrelfish (Ostichthys acanthorhinus)

The Spinesnout squirrelfish (Ostichthys acanthorhinus) is a marine fish of the family Holocentridae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea and Gulf of Oman to Indonesia.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf and continental slope.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ostichthys acanthorhinus
Family
Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes)
Order
Beryciformes (Sawbellies)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.2
Depth range
272–291 m (892–955 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 272 - 291 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and Gulf of Oman to Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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