Oval flounder
📖 Overview
Oval flounder (Syacium ovale), first described by Günther, 1864 is a medium-sized fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 30.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 10 to 60 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Physical description for Oval flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oval flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 32°N - 18°S, 117°W - 73°W
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Oval Flounder |
| 🇫🇷French | Hémirhombe Oval |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado Oval · lenguado ovalado · Lenguado Pega-pega |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 卵形潛鮃 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citharichthys ovalis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Hemirhombus ovalis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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