Pseudopleuronectes Obscurus
📖 Overview
Pseudopleuronectes Obscurus (Pseudopleuronectes obscurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pleuronectidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 56 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pseudopleuronectes Obscurus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudopleuronectes Obscurus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudopleuronectes Obscurus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pseudopleuronectes Obscurus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: northeast coast of Hokkaido, the Kuril Islands, the Sea of Okhotsk, Sakhalin, Tatar Strait, Primorskii Krai, northeast coast of the Korean Peninsula, and the Yellow Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liopsetta obscurus | Herzenstein | 1890 | Synonym |
| Pleuronectes obscurus | Herzenstein | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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