Poecilopsetta Dorsialta
📖 Overview
Poecilopsetta Dorsialta (Poecilopsetta dorsialta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pleuronectidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 247 and 320 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 58 - 62; Anal soft rays: 45 - 52; Vertebrae: 39 - 40. First dorsal fin ray long, 1.79-2.01in HL. Pelvic fin rays on ocular side long, 1.56-1.95 in HL. Paired fins without scales. Caudal fin rays 20, 14 medial rays branched. Ocular side with large ctenoid scales; blind side with cycloid scales. Mouth oblique, symmetrical. Lateral line with ctenoid scales; absent on blind side .: short and / or deep; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poecilopsetta Dorsialta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 247 - 320 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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