African deep-water flathead
📖 Overview
African deep-water flathead (Parabembras robinsoni), first described by Regan, 1921 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bembridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 24.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 600 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African deep-water flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 600 m . Deep-water east southern Mozambique, along the east coast of South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African deepwater flathead · ridged flathead · Rosy Flathead |
| 🌍CES | placatka Robinsonova |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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