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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Indonesian ocellated flounder

Psammodiscus ocellatus Günther, 1862
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Indonesian ocellated flounder (Psammodiscus ocellatus), first described by Günther, 1862 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Psammodiscus ocellatus
Authority
Günther, 1862
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Psammodiscus
Psammodiscus
Species
Indonesian ocellated flounder
Psammodiscus ocellatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Indonesian ocellated flounder is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indonesian ocellated flounder is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia and Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01778 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1862

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