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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Ringed flounder

Pseudorhombus annulatus Norman, 1927
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
23–55 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ringed flounder (Pseudorhombus annulatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 23 and 55 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudorhombus annulatus
Authority
Norman, 1927
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.5 cm
Depth Range
23–55 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ringed flounder is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ringed 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

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 23 - 55 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: off Muscat, Oman.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1927

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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