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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cynoglossus Oligolepis

Cynoglossus oligolepis Bleeker, 1855
Max Length
34.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Oligolepis (Cynoglossus oligolepis), first described by Bleeker, 1855 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 34.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Cynoglossus oligolepis
Authority
Bleeker, 1855
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
34.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cynoglossus Oligolepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Oligolepis 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00316 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
34.2cm

🌡️ 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
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1855

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Plagusia oligolepis Bleeker 1855 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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