Parabothus Taiwanensis
📖 Overview
Parabothus Taiwanensis (Parabothus taiwanensis), first described by Amaoka & Shen, 1993 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 14.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 100 - 107; Anal soft rays: 78 - 84; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. With a small number of scales in lateral line (61-62); obtuse knob on both snout tip and mandibular symphysis in males; biserial teeth on upper jaw.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parabothus Taiwanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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