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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

God's flounder

Cyclopsetta panamensis Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
0–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
25 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

God's flounder (Cyclopsetta panamensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cyclopsetta panamensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35 cm
Depth Range
0–50 m
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for God's flounder is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for God's flounder is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

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

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 32°N -

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Azevia panamensis Steindachner 1876 Synonym
Citharichthys panamensis Steindachner 1876 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .

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