Plagiopsetta Stigmosa
📖 Overview
Plagiopsetta Stigmosa (Plagiopsetta stigmosa), first described by Mihara & Amaoka, 2004 is a medium-sized fish in the family Samaridae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 16.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 280 to 330 metres. 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 71 - 78; Anal soft rays: 55 - 62; Vertebrae: 39 - 40. This species is distinguished by having the following set of characters: lateral line present on both sides, scales in lateral line 70-86; pectoral fin with jet-black blotch near posterior margin of third to fifth rays; caudal vertebrae 29-30 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plagiopsetta Stigmosa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 280 - 330 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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