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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Cynoglossus Macrolepidotus

Cynoglossus macrolepidotus Bleeker, 1851
Max Length
39.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Macrolepidotus (Cynoglossus macrolepidotus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 39.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cynoglossus macrolepidotus
Authority
Bleeker, 1851
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
39.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Pleuronectiformes
Pleuronectiformes
Family
Cynoglossidae
Cynoglossidae
Genus
Cynoglossus
Cynoglossus
Species
Cynoglossus Macrolepidotus
Cynoglossus macrolepidotus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cynoglossus Macrolepidotus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Macrolepidotus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00282 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
39.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1851

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Plagusia macrolepidota Bleeker 1851 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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