Wide-mouthed flounder
📖 Overview
Wide-mouthed flounder (Kamoharaia megastoma) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109 - 112; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 84 - 86. Mouth extremely large, maxillary strongly protruding beyond the tip of the snout anteriorly, and extending far beyond lower eye posteriorly. Upper jaw with 3 to 4 pairs of larger teeth anteriorly, and lower jaw with 3 pairs of curved strong canines anteriorly. Pectoral fin dark.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wide-mouthed flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal. Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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