Pseudorhombus Megalops
📖 Overview
Pseudorhombus Megalops (Pseudorhombus megalops), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a medium-sized fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 270 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67 - 70; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 50 - 53. Color of preserved specimens tan to dark grey on the ocular side; tan or whitish on the blind side. Pectoral fin rays 11-13 on ocular side; 11-12 on blind side. Pelvic fin of ocular side with black spot and shorter than that on the blind side. Gill rakers elongate and pointed. 1st interhemal spine stout.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudorhombus Megalops is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 270 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and other benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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