Annular sole
📖 Overview
Annular sole (Brachirus annularis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 70; Anal soft rays: 57; Vertebrae: 43. Elongated sole with distinct, dark brown annular patches on ocular side of the body. Body depth more than 2.5 SL. Pectoral fins small, with unbranched rays. Divergent groove scales below lateral line 4-7. All fins brownish, black on tips .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Annular sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 271 m . Tropical West Pacific: northwestern Australia and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Annulate Sole |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Wamonushinoshita · ワモンウシノシタ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 얼룩서대 |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 比目魚 · 雲斑寬箬鰨 · 鰨沙 · 龍舌 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synaptura annularis | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
| Synaptura nebulosa | Chen & Weng | 1965 | Synonym |
| Zebrias annularis | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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