Comb flounder
📖 Overview
Comb flounder (Marleyella bicolorata), first described by von Bonde, 1922 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 19.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 20 to 406 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 55 - 60; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 49. Eyed side dark brown, with black spots and blotches forming vague crossbars; dark bar on at caudal fin base; blind side dark brown; round black spots on head .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Comb flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 406 m . Tropical; 23°N - 30°S, 30°E - 80°E South Africa to India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bicolor Righteye Flounder · comb flounder |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Южноафриканская марлейелла |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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