Matsubara's Hooknose Sole
📖 Overview
Matsubara's Hooknose Sole (Heteromycteris matsubarai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Matsubara's Hooknose Sole is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Matsubara's Hooknose Sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Matsubara's Hooknose Sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Matsubara's Hooknose Sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Matsubara's Hooknose Sole |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Montsukiushinoshita · モンツキウシノシタ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 松原氏鈎嘴鰨 · 比目魚 · 鰨沙 · 龍舌 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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