Engyprosopon Praeteritus
📖 Overview
Engyprosopon Praeteritus (Engyprosopon praeteritus), first described by Whitley, 1950 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 8.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 11 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 80 - 91; Anal soft rays: 63 - 73; Vertebrae: 36 - 37. This species is distinguished by the following characters: interorbital space narrowly concave; no obvious sexual dimorphism; snout distinct; tip of palatine bone protruding into mouth; non-serrate gill rakers on upper limb 3-6; caudal fin with a pair of small, black submarginal blotches; the dorsal and anal fins each with series of black spots .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Engyprosopon Praeteritus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 11 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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