Engyprosopon Brevifrontale
📖 Overview
Engyprosopon Brevifrontale (Engyprosopon brevifrontale), first described by Amaoka & Ho, 2018 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 9.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 30 to 100 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 83 - 85; Anal soft rays: 64 - 67; Vertebrae: 35. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body deep and short; eyes large situated close to the margin of the head; gill rakers smooth 0 + 9-10; rostral spine strong on the ocular side; upper orbital spines strong; rostral spine on the blind side small; peritoneum dark blue . Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Engyprosopon Brevifrontale is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 100 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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