Poecilopsetta Inermis
📖 Overview
Poecilopsetta Inermis (Poecilopsetta inermis), first described by Breder, 1927 is a small fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 11.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 182 to 793 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 58 - 64; Anal soft rays: 49 - 55. Pectoral fin rays ocular side 7-12, blind 7-10. Pelvic fin rays on both sides 6. Body somewhat oval. Head small, compressed (21.8-27.8% SL). Mouth oblique, small, almost asymmetrical on both sides. Scales small, deciduous, on ocular side mostly ctenoid, cycloid on cleithrum and urohyal; blind side cycloid. Snout, eyes, jaws, and dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins without scales. Four longitudinal series of melanophores (present as spots) on ocular side, six series on blind side.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poecilopsetta Inermis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 182 - 793 m . Deep-water; 23°N - 4°N, 89°W - 51°W Central Atlantic: Tobago Island and Suriname (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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