Antarctic armless flounder
📖 Overview
Antarctic armless flounder (Mancopsetta maculata), first described by Günther, 1880 is a large fish in the family Achiropsettidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 1115 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Achiropsettidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 112 - 129; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 91 - 104. Pelvic fin on ocular side (with 7 soft rays) extremely larger than on blind side (with 5 soft rays). Caudal fin rounded .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Antarctic armless flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 100 - 1115 m . Temperate; 37°S - 67°S South Atlantic, and South Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Antarctic armless flounder is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 426 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Antarctic armless flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Antarctic armless flounder · Antarctic armless flounder, Spotted flounder |
| 🇫🇷French | Mancoglosse Antarctique · Mancoglosse antarctique, Mancopsette tachetée · Mancopsette tachetée |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Антарктическая пятнистая камбала |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mancolenguado Antártico |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achiropsetta slavae | Andriashev | 1960 | Synonym |
| Lepidopsetta maculata | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Lophopsetta maculata | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Mancopsetta maculata antarctica | Kotlyar | 1978 | Synonym |
| Mancopsetta maculata maculata | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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