Speckled sole
📖 Overview
Speckled sole (Peltorhamphus latus), first described by James, 1972 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 17.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 55 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Speckled sole is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Speckled sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 55 m , usually 1 - 25 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | speckled sole |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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