Urolophus Papilio
📖 Overview
Urolophus Papilio (Urolophus papilio), first described by Séret & Last, 2003 is a medium-sized fish in the family Urolophidae (order Myliobatiformes). Adults typically reach 31.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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
Vertebrae: 147 - 153. Broad disc, width exceeding 70% total length; short tail, postcoacal length less than three-quarters of disc length; long snout, exceeding 17% total length; broad, rectangular internasal flap, width subequal to interspace between 5th gill slits; inner margin of spiracle parallel to longitudinal axis; tail folds rudimentary or absent; small dorsal fin; apices of pelvic fins rounded; single row of 10-13 oral papillae; no broad lobes on posterolateral border of nostrils; 104-110 pectoral fin radials; dorsal surface uniform yellowish brown .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Urolophus Papilio is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 330 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Chesterfield Islands.
🌿 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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