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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Philippine slender flounder

Japonolaeops gracilis Fowler, 1934
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Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
197–216 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Philippine slender flounder is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Japonolaeops gracilis
Authority
Fowler, 1934
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
16.5 cm
Depth Range
197–216 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Japonolaeops
Japonolaeops
Species
Philippine slender flounder
Japonolaeops gracilis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 112; Anal spines: 0 - 1; Anal soft rays: 93. Maximum total length 16 cm. Body depth 3.2 times in SL (Ref 42535).: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Philippine slender flounder is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Philippine slender flounder is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Philippine slender flounder is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 197 - 216 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

benthic animals

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm
Dorsal Rays
112
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
93

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 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
Deep-water
Described By
Fowler, 1934

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