Spotless lefteye flounder
📖 Overview
Spotless lefteye flounder (Arnoglossus aspilos), first described by Bleeker, 1851 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 19.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 30 to 71 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 80 - 84; Anal soft rays: 61 - 64. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotless lefteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 71 m . Tropical; 14°N - 24°S, 95°E - 134°E West Pacific: Persian Gulf to the coast of India; north to Taiwan through the South China Sea, south to Queensland.
🌿 Ecology
bottom-living animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? aspilus | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Arnoglossus aspilos aspilos | - | - | Synonym |
| Arnoglossus aspilus | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Bothus aspilus | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Rhombus aspilos | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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