Etropus Longimanus
📖 Overview
Etropus Longimanus (Etropus longimanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 88; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 60 - 71. : other (see remarks).
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Etropus Longimanus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Etropus Longimanus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 190 m . Subtropical; 22°S - Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
polychaetes and small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Linguado |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 長身腹肢鮃 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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