Engyprosopon Longipelvis
📖 Overview
Engyprosopon Longipelvis (Engyprosopon longipelvis), first described by Amaoka, 1969 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 7.00 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): 78 - 82; Anal soft rays: 59 - 60; Vertebrae: 34. This speciesi is distinguished by the following characters: gill rakers are slender with spines; lateral line scales 37-40; pelvic-fin rays in males on ocular-side elongate, and its fin membrane with many black spots . Description. D 78-82, A 59-60, pectoral-fin rays on ocular-side 11-12, on blind-side 9-10, caudal-fin rays 3 + 11-2 + 2-3, pelvic-fin rays on ocular-side 6, on blind-side; lateral line scales 37-40; gill rakers 0 + 7; vertebrae 10 + 24 .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Engyprosopon Longipelvis 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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