Deepwater dab
📖 Overview
Deepwater dab (Poecilopsetta beanii), first described by Goode, 1881 is a small fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 10.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 155 to 1636 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Head small, compressed (19.1-20.1% SL).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater dab is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 155 - 1636 m , usually 200 - ? m . Deep-water; 45°N - 8°S, 98°W - 33°W south through the Gulf of Mexico to Campeche, Mexico; off the Central American coast to northern Colombia and northern Brazil; Cuba and St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limanda beanii | Goode | 1881 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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