Dusky flounder
📖 Overview
Predator which lives on the bottom where it hides partially or almost completely in the sand in order to disguise itself in the environment. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Exhibits sexual dimorphism . Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 79 - 94; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 63 - 75. In males, the 1st and 2nd rays of the pectoral fin become filamentous .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dusky flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing . Females produce numerous eggs in multiple spawnings during a prolonged spawning period .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 140 m , usually 10 - 90 m . Tropical; 37°N - 34°S, 98°W - 34°W North Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
small fish and invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramaca papillosa | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Aramaca soleaeformis | Agassiz | 1831 | Synonym |
| Citharichthys aramaca | Walbaum | 1792 | Synonym |
| Citharichthys paetulus | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
| Citharichthys peatulus | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
| Hemirhombus paetulus | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
| Hemirhombus soleaeformis | Agassiz | 1831 | Synonym |
| Hippoglossus intermedius | Ranzani | 1842 | Synonym |
| Pleuronectes aramaca | Walbaum | 1792 | Synonym |
| Pleuronectes papillosus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Rhombus soleaeformis | Agassiz | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 209 records indexed .
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