Longhead dab
📖 Overview
Longhead dab (Myzopsetta proboscidea) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 160 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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): 62 - 74; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 53. Snout produced; upper profile of head a little concave above middle of upper eye; teeth obtusely conical . Blind side uniformly yellow .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longhead dab is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 160 m , usually 10 - 125 m . Temperate; 72°N - 43°N, 135°E - 105°W North Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk, Kuril Islands, Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and Bering Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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