Parabothus Kiensis
📖 Overview
Parabothus Kiensis (Parabothus kiensis), first described by Tanaka, 1918 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 20.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 400 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 Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Bothidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 104 - 113; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 83 - 90; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Caudal fin darkened on middle rays (Ref 42535). Related to P. coarctatus, but differs from it in having a small number of scales on the lateral line, larger eye, its diameter 3.5 times in head length, no dark blotches on lateral line and no dots along upper margin of upper eye.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parabothus Kiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 400 m . Deep-water West Pacific: southern Japan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fishes, shrimps, and other small benthic animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Parabothus Kiensis is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Parabothus Kiensis has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🔍 Similar Species
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