Rough Flounder
📖 Overview
Rough Flounder (Psettina senta), first described by Amaoka & Larson, 1999 is a small fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 140 to 333 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
Body with ctenoid scales, each with a strong and long spinule, except for scales with 2-3 spinules on the lateral line and along the dorsal and ventral margins of the body. Dark rings along the dorsal and ventral margins of the body, not extending onto dorsal and anal fins. All fins pale and without distinct markings .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rough Flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 140 - 333 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rough Flounder |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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