Four-spot megrim
📖 Overview
Overview information for Four-spot megrim is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 79 - 86; Anal soft rays: 65 - 69. Dorsal fin origin closer to tip of snout than to anterior edge of eye. Dorsal and anal fins terminate just a little on the blind side of the caudal peduncle. Lateral line forms a distinct curve above the pectoral fin.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Four-spot megrim is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Four-spot megrim is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding . A determinate spawner .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 7 - 800 m . Temperate; 70°N - 26°N, 15°W - 36°E Northeast Atlantic: British Isles south to Cape Bojador, West Sahara and the Mediterranean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoglossus boscii | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Hippoglossus boscii | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Pleuronectes boscii | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Rhombus boscii | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
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