Engyprosopon Marquisense
📖 Overview
Engyprosopon Marquisense (Engyprosopon marquisense), first described by Amaoka & Séret, 2005 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 108 to 408 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
Vertebrae: 36 - 37. Diagnosis: Gill rakers of the first arch 2-3 + 12-14. Vertebrae 10 + 26-27. Interorbital width comparatively narrow. Anterior margin of head gently arched without distinct notch. No jet-black blotches on caudal fin . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Engyprosopon Marquisense is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 108 - 408 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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