Prosoproctus Pataecus
📖 Overview
Prosoproctus Pataecus (Prosoproctus pataecus), first described by Poss & Eschmeyer, 1979 is a fish in the family Aploactinidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 69 to 82 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Frontals, parietals, and infraorbital bones not heavily armored. Depression in interorbit narrow or non-existent. Pelvic-fin insertion anterior or just behind pectoral fin base. Anus just behind pelvic fins, far forward of anal fin origin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Prosoproctus Pataecus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 69 - 82 m . Tropical South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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