African righteye flounder
📖 Overview
African righteye flounder (Poecilopsetta natalensis), first described by Norman, 1931 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 250 to 450 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 60 - 62; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 51 - 54. Eyed side greyish brown; dorsal, anal and pectoral fins dusky to black; 2 dark blotches on caudal fin; blind side pale with dusky spots . Pectoral fin rays on ocular side 8-7, blind 7-10. Body depth, length 2.5-2.8 times the depth .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African righteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 250 - 450 m . Deep-water South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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