Elongate flounder
📖 Overview
Elongate flounder (Ammotretis elongatus) 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 22 cm. With a trophic level of 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 74 - 75; Anal soft rays: 50 - 51. Body moderately deep (40-43% SL). Snout extended into a hook-like process projecting downwards in front of small, oblique mouth. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; ctenoid or cycloid on ocular side, mostly ctenoid on blind side. Pelvic fin rays on right side 12-14, left 3-4. Caudal fin rays 14 .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate South Australia and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | elongate flounder · Elongated Flounder |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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