Carpet sole
📖 Overview
Carpet sole (Liachirus melanospilos) 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 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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 soft rays (total): 59 - 62; Anal soft rays: 42 - 47; Vertebrae: 33 - 34.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Carpet sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Carpet sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Carpet sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 20 m . Tropical West Pacific: Laccadives, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Taiwan and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Carpet Sole |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Garasuushinoshita · ガラスウシノシタ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? melanospilus | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Achirus melanospilos | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Aseraggodes melanospilus | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Liachirus melanospilus | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Liachirus nitidus | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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