Tudor's flounder
📖 Overview
Tudor's flounder (Ammotretis lituratus) 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 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 80 metres. 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): 77 - 82; Anal soft rays: 54 - 58. Body deep (46-50% SL). Snout extended into a hook-like process projecting downwards in front of small, oblique mouth. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; mostly ctenoid on ocular side, mostly cycloid on blind side. Pelvic fin rays on right side 9-10, left 6. Caudal fin rays 14 .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tudor's flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 80 m . Temperate South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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