Solea Turbynei
📖 Overview
Solea Turbynei (Solea turbynei), first described by Gilchrist, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 60 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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 soft rays (total): 61 - 71; Anal soft rays: 47 - 55. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: dorsal fin rays 61-71; anal fin rays 47-55 ; lateral line scales 88-116; caudal vertebrae 25-28; snout, rounded; scale width half its length, ctenii about one fourth of scale length; a small transparent membrane join base of dorsal and anal fins to base of caudal fin .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Solea Turbynei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 60 m . Subtropical South and East Africa, from about Cape Town, South Africa to Tanzania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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