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🌿 Brackish Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Filamentous flounder

Arnoglossus nigrofilamentosus Golani, 2017
Max Length
9.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
20–40 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Filamentous flounder (Arnoglossus nigrofilamentosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits brackish water waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Arnoglossus nigrofilamentosus
Authority
Golani, 2017
Habitat
Brackish
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.7 cm
Depth Range
20–40 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Filamentous flounder is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Filamentous flounder is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Brackish; pelagic-neritic; depth range 20 - 40 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌿 Brackish 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
9.7cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Golani, 2017

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