Poecilopsetta Pectoralis
📖 Overview
Poecilopsetta Pectoralis (Poecilopsetta pectoralis), first described by Kawai & Amaoka, 2006 is a small fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 14.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 510 to 580 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 63 - 65; Anal soft rays: 52 - 55. This species is characterized by the following: lateral line scales 99-105; deep body, 2.11-2.34 in SL; narrow interorbital width 37-50.71 in HL); long ocular-side pectoral fin, 0.89-1.2 in HL; no scales on snout from tip to anterior interorbital region; 8 obscure dusky transverse bands of body on ocular side; 4 dark spots in submarginal area of the caudal fin .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poecilopsetta Pectoralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 510 - 580 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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