Sarangani flathead
📖 Overview
Sarangani flathead (Elates saranganiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Platycephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: eye-in-snout length of < 1.8; lateral vomerine tooth patch broad; presence of medial vomerine tooth patch visible in some specimens; lateral-line scales with two pores; scale rows above the lateral line; absence of filamentous ray on caudal fin; spinous- and soft-dorsal-fin membrane transparent; and peritoneum wholly dark .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sarangani flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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