Smalleye midshipman
📖 Overview
Smalleye midshipman (Porichthys oculellus), first described by Walker & Rosenblatt, 1988 is a small fish in the family Batrachoididae (order Batrachoidiformes). Adults typically reach 7.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 4 to 9 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
Physical description for Smalleye midshipman is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smalleye midshipman is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 4 - 9 m . Tropical; 5°N - 4°N Southeast Pacific: Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Small-eye midshipman · Smalleye Midshipman |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-sapo-de-olhos-pequenos |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Sapo De Ojo Chico |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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