Macau sole
📖 Overview
A coastal and estuarine species, ascending some large rivers, including the Mekong . Lives in silty sand or muddy substrates in sheltered coastal waters . Found on the bottom, where it feeds on benthic invertebrates. Not seen in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Blind side with only a medial lateral line. Caudal fin usually with 12 rays (Ref 9895).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Macau sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Macau sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Macau sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 10 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia, Gulf of Thailand, and the South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍THA | ปลายอดม่วงมาเก๊า |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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