Longfin sanddab
📖 Overview
Longfin sanddab (Citharichthys xanthostigma), first described by Gilbert, 1890 is a medium-sized fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2 to 201 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 79 - 89; Anal soft rays: 61 - 69; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin sanddab is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing . Females produce numerous eggs in multiple spawnings during a prolonged spawning period .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 201 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 8°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longfin Sanddab |
| 🇫🇷French | Perpeire longue aile |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Linguado-de-Monterey |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | lenguado alón |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 黃點副棘鮃 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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