Hawaiian pelican flounder
📖 Overview
Hawaiian pelican flounder (Chascanopsetta prorigera) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. It occurs at depths between 267 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Physical description for Hawaiian pelican flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hawaiian pelican flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 267 - 400 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Midway Islands and Emperor Seamount.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hawaiian pelican flounder · Longjaw Flounder |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Minamizaragarei · ミナミザラガレイ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гавайская пеликановидная камбала |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chascanopsetta proligera | Gilbert | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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