Pennant flounder
📖 Overview
Pennant flounder (Grammatobothus pennatus) 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. It occurs at depths between 80 and 93 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 88 - 91; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 72 - 76. Maximum total length 18 cm (Ref 42535).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pennant flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pennant flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pennant flounder is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 80 - 93 m . Tropical; 1°S - 23°S, 129°E - 168°E
🌿 Ecology
benthic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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