Fison's lefteye flounder
📖 Overview
Fison's lefteye flounder (Arnoglossus fisoni), first described by Ogilby, 1898 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 26 to 50 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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): 96 - 101; Anal soft rays: 77 - 80. Body depth 1.9 to 2.1 times in SL. Scales cycloid on eyed side. Maximum total length 13 cm (Ref 42535).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fison's lefteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 26 - 50 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
benthic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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