Snakeskin sole

📖 Overview

Snakeskin sole (Soleichthys serpenpellis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 4 and 9 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 76 - 84; Anal soft rays: 64 - 71; Vertebrae: 44 - 46. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: vertebrae 44-46; dorsal-fin rays 76-84; anal-fin rays 64-71, lateral-line scales 83-95; on the ocular surface, a series of 6 incomplete, diamond-shaped crossbands that are widest in their mid-sections and wider than respective interspaces between crossbands, and small, brown spots scattered in the interspaces between these crossbands; 3 crossbands on the head; 2 white spots in longitudinal series along the midline of the ocular-side body; 2 elongated ocular side pectoral-fin rays of nearly equal length or with the second fin ray longer than the first; small scales present on bases and proximal halves of elongated ocular-side pectoral-fin rays .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Snakeskin sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Snakeskin sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Snakeskin sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 4 - 9 m . Tropical Indian Ocean to Western Pacific: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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