Samariscus Desoutterae
📖 Overview
Samariscus Desoutterae (Samariscus desoutterae), first described by Quéro, Hensley & Maugé, 1989 is a small fish in the family Samaridae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 310 to 350 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): 78 - 80; Anal soft rays: 61 - 63; Vertebrae: 40 - 41. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Samariscus Desoutterae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 310 - 350 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: off Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 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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