Engyprosopon Parvipectorale
📖 Overview
Engyprosopon Parvipectorale (Engyprosopon parvipectorale), first described by Amaoka & Ho, 2018 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 5.80 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): 80; Anal soft rays: 58; Vertebrae: 24 - 25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: gill rakers serrate; large head (3.1-3.4 in SL); interorbital in both sexes extremely narrow or almost ridge-like; pectoral fin on ocular-side distinctly short, 1.4-1.6 times in HL in both sexes; no rostral or orbital spines in either sex .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Engyprosopon Parvipectorale 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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