Poecilopsetta Zanzibarensis
📖 Overview
Poecilopsetta Zanzibarensis (Poecilopsetta zanzibarensis), first described by Norman, 1939 is a fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 183 to 457 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): 60 - 64; Anal soft rays: 50 - 54. Body with without bands nor spots; no black spot on the end of pectoral fin of ocular side. Pectoral fin rays 10-11. Head length, 2.2-2.4 times the fin length .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poecilopsetta Zanzibarensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 183 - 457 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Saya de Malha Bank.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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