Three-spot flounder
📖 Overview
Three-spot flounder (Ancylopsetta dendritica), first described by Gilbert, 1890 is a medium-sized fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 35.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 18 to 100 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Three-spot flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Three-spot flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 100 m . Tropical; 32°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Three-spot Flounder · Threespot Sand Flounder |
| 🇫🇷French | Rite à Trois Taches · Rite à Trois Yeux |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тихоокеанская анцилопсетта |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado · Lenguado de 3 Ocelos · Lenguado Tres Ojos · lenguado tresojos |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 枝狀彎鮃 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hippoglossina sabanensis | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Pseudorhombus dendritica | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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