Luzon righteye flounder
📖 Overview
Luzon righteye flounder (Samariscus luzonensis), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a small fish in the family Samaridae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 82 to 90 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): 68; Anal soft rays: 54; Vertebrae: 37. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luzon righteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 82 - 90 m . Tropical west coast of Luzon, Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Luzon righteye flounder |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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