Broadbrow flounder
📖 Overview
Broadbrow flounder (Crossorhombus valderostratus), first described by Alcock, 1890 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 35 to 146 metres. 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 86 - 93; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 68 - 74. Brown in color with dark spots arranged in longitudinal rows on eyed side; 2-3 spots on straight section of lateral line . Pectorals with 11-12 rays on eyed side, 9-11 rays on blind side .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broadbrow flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 146 m . Tropical West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engyprosopon valderostratus | Alcock | 1890 | Synonym |
| Platophrys dimorphus | Gilchrist | 1904 | Synonym |
| Rhomboidichthys valderostratus | Alcock | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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