Deep-body righteye flounder
📖 Overview
Deep-body righteye flounder (Samariscus latus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Samaridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 67 - 76; Anal soft rays: 52 - 59; Vertebrae: 38 - 39. Upper jaw reaching to below anterior quarter of lower eye, length 2.8 to 3.3 times in head length. Head length 4.4 to 5.2 times in SL (Ref 12933).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deep-body righteye flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Deep-body righteye flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Deep-body righteye flounder is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 67 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
small benthic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deep-body righteye flounder · Deepbody Righteye Flounder |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tsumari-tsukinowagerei · Tsumaritsukinowagarei · ツマリツキノワガレイ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 半邊魚 · 扁魚 · 比目魚 · 滿月沙鰈 · 皇帝魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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