Bigmouth sanddab
📖 Overview
Found on soft bottoms of trawling grounds and bays ; commonly found in estuaries; sometimes enters freshwater. Feeds on big benthic invertebrates and small fishes. Utilized fresh and frozen.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 76 - 89; Anal soft rays: 57 - 68; Vertebrae: 33 - 35. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigmouth sanddab is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bigmouth sanddab is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 36 m . Tropical; 32°N - 18°S, 115°W - 71°W
🌿 Ecology
big benthic invertebrates and small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bigmouth Sanddab |
| 🇫🇷French | Perpeire Grande Gueule |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado · lenguado tapadera · Lenguado Tapadero |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 吉氏副棘鮃 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citharichthys sumichrasti | Jordan | 1889 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 117 records indexed .
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