Dusky tongue sole
📖 Overview
Dusky tongue sole (Paraplagusia sinerama), first described by Chapleau & Renaud, 1993 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 28.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 50 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 111 - 117; Anal soft rays: 87 - 91. Eyed-side body and head tan, dark pigmentation on posterior edge of scales (no paler ocelli or dark speckles) more prominent near margins of body, membrane between rays of dorsal and anal fins dark brown on both sides of body, labial papillae unbranched, scales ctenoid on both sides of body, and caudal vertebrae 44-46.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky tongue sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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