Large-crested lefteye flounder
📖 Overview
Large-crested lefteye flounder (Arnoglossus macrolophus) 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 13 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 141 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 soft rays (total): 83 - 98; Anal soft rays: 65 - 77; Vertebrae: 41 - 42. Body with a large dark spot posteriorly on the base of both the dorsal and anal fins and with elongated anterior rays in the dorsal fin.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Large-crested lefteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Large-crested lefteye flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Large-crested lefteye flounder is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 141 m . Tropical West Pacific: Persian Gulf and Red Sea, through the northern Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, north to southern Japan and south to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
benthic animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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