Speckled-tail flounder
📖 Overview
Speckled-tail flounder (Engyophrys sanctilaurentii), first described by Jordan & Bollman, 1890 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 46 to 232 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
Physical description for Speckled-tail flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Speckled-tail flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 46 - 232 m . Tropical; 33°N - 7°S, 117°W - 77°W Central Pacific: La Jolla, California to Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Speckled-tail Flounder · Speckledtail Flounder |
| 🇫🇷French | Perpeire Queue Tachetée |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado · Lenguado Cola Manchada · lenguado colimanchada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engyophrys sanctilaurentia | Jordan & Bollman | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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