Smallmouth righteye flounder
📖 Overview
Smallmouth righteye flounder (Nematops microstoma), first described by Günther, 1880 is a small fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body depth about 2.3 times in SL. Pectoral fin on eyed side shorter than head. Caudal-fin rays 22 (Ref 12933).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallmouth righteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Southwest Pacific: known only from Nares Harbor, Admiralty Islands.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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