Hook-nosed sole
📖 Overview
Heteromycteris hartzfeldii, the hook-nosed sole, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Soleidae. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1853 by Pieter Bleeker.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 88 - 101; Anal soft rays: 61 - 65.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hook-nosed sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hook-nosed sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hook-nosed sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 15 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hartzfeld’s Sole · Hook-nosed Sole |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achirus hartzfeldii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Aseraggodes hartzfeldii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Heteromycteris hartzfeldi hartzfeldi | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Liachirus hartzfeldii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Solea hartzfeldii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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