Branched ray flounder
📖 Overview
Branched ray flounder (Citharoides macrolepidotus), first described by Hubbs, 1915 is a medium-sized fish in the family Citharidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 29.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 121 to 271 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 64 - 68; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 44 - 48; Vertebrae: 32. Eyes on left side of body. Conspicuous spot at bases of last rays of dorsal and anal fins. Caudal fin rounded .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Branched ray flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 121 - 271 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
bottom-living animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Branched Ray Flounder · Branchray Flounder |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kokebirame · コケビラメ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Крупночешуйный цитароид |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 擬棘鮃 · 菲律賓擬棘鮃 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brachypleurops axillaris | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
| Citharoides axillaris | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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