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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Krempf's flounder

Grammatobothus krempfi Chabanaud, 1929
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Krempf's flounder (Grammatobothus krempfi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 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
Grammatobothus krempfi
Authority
Chabanaud, 1929
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 82; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 66. Maximum total length 18 cm (Ref 42535).: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Krempf's flounder is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Krempf's flounder is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Krempf's flounder is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

benthic animals

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
18cm
Dorsal Rays
82
Anal Rays
66

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chabanaud, 1929

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