Natal flounder
📖 Overview
Natal flounder (Engyprosopon natalense), first described by Regan, 1920 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 81 - 87; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 62 - 65. Brownish with small dark spots on median fins; pectorals of eyed side with dark crossbar . Pectorals with 11-13 rays on eyed side, 8-10 rays on blind side .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Natal flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 50 m . Subtropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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