Japanese lefteye flounder
📖 Overview
Japanese lefteye flounder (Arnoglossus japonicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. It occurs at depths between 85 and 154 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99 - 106; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 76 - 83. Snout sharp. Maxillary extending to below or beyond middle of lower eye. No gill rakers on upper limb. Cycloid scales on ocular side. Caudal fin having 3 simple upper and lower rays. No dark blotch on pectoral and pelvic fins. Second dorsal fin ray elongated in male.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese lefteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 85 - 154 m . Temperate West Pacific: southern Japan to the South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
bottom-living animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Japanese lefteye flounder |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Nihondarumagarei · ニホンダルマガレイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Linguado-de-Kiusiu |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 半邊魚 · 扁魚 · 日本羊舌鮃 · 比目魚 · 皇帝魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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