Bothus Ellipticus
📖 Overview
Bothus Ellipticus (Bothus ellipticus), first described by Poey, 1860 is a fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bothus Ellipticus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bothus Ellipticus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Linguado-elíptico |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleuronectes ellipticus | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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