East coast flounder
📖 Overview
East coast flounder (Arnoglossus dalgleishi), first described by von Bonde, 1922 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 220 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 101 - 108; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 78 - 83. Dark blotches on dorsal and anal fins; last 3 pelvic rays on eyed side and 1st 3 dorsal rays darkened .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for East coast flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 220 m . Tropical South Africa), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Mombasa (Kenya) and northeastern Indian Ocean, as well as Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
bottom-living animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | East Coast flounder · Natal Lefteye Flounder |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Восточноафриканская арноглосса |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trichopsetta dalgleishi | von Bonde | 1922 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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